ŠK Slovan Bratislava are currently in strong form, coming off a commanding 4-0 victory over Zrinjski Mostar in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League second qualifying round.[5] The second leg will be played on July 29, 2025, at Stadion pod Bijelim Brijegom in Mostar, with Slovan holding a significant advantage.[1]
This win was notable for Slovan Bratislava, who have struggled in European away matches in recent years but demonstrated dominance at home.[1] Goals were scored by Barseghyan, Strelec, Tolić, and Kukharevych in front of over 18,000 fans in Bratislava.[5] The victory was important for team morale as they are accustomed to domestic success but often face challenges on the continental stage.[1]
Domestically, Slovan Bratislava began their Niké Liga title defense with a 2-2 draw against 1. FC Tatran Prešov.[2] The club aims to extend their dominance in the Slovak league, targeting an eighth consecutive title.[7]
Slovan’s attacking strength has been highlighted early in the season, scoring six goals in just two competitive matches so far.[7] Under manager Vladimir Weiss, the team remains unbeaten in their last five competitive outings, although defensive solidity has been a recent issue, as they have failed to keep a clean sheet during that span.[7]
Looking ahead, Slovan Bratislava will look to capitalize on their comfortable position in the Champions League qualifiers and maintain their strong domestic form.[7]