The first-leg fixtures of the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round concluded on Wednesday.

Home sides made the most of their advantage, securing victories in both encounters. However, neither team established a commanding lead, leaving the ties finely balanced ahead of next week's return legs.

2026-27, Champions League

Day : 2026-08-05

"Fenerbahce" - "Sturm" 2:0 (2:0)
Goals : Talisca, 9 (1:0); Greenwood, 45 (2:0)
Yellow Cards : - Gorenc-Stankovic 21; Heil 58; Kayombo 65

"Aarhus" - "Sabah FC" 2:1 (1:0)
Goals : Bogere, 31 (1:0); Bogere, 63 (2:0); Simić V., 66 (2:1); Сольве, 90 (own goal) (2:2)
Yellow Cards : Links 73; Knudsen 74 - Simić V. 37; Mickels J-L. 39