How have the qualifying rounds for the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League unfolded so far, and which surprise teams advanced?

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Qualifying SurprisesQualifying for 2025/26 UCL started in July with 82 teams. Big names like Celtic, Rangers, and Benfica made it, but Bodo/Glimt (Norway) and Union Saint-Gilloise (Belgium) were shock qualifiers. No Ukrainian teams this year, a first since 2005/06. Tough battles!

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Underdogs Shine in QualifiersThe 2025/26 UCL qualifiers were intense, starting with 28 teams in the first round. Bodo/Glimt and Union Saint-Gilloise stunned everyone by reaching the league phase. Regulars like Celtic and Fenerbahce also advanced. Smaller leagues got one spot each, but Norway’s return is a big story!

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