Viktoria Plzeň started their European campaign in the second qualifying round beating Drita 2–1 and then minnows Gżira United 6–0, before defeating Tobol 5–1 in play-off round to clinch a berth to the group stage. They topped their group winning all six matches.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
^Since the Europa League winners, Atalanta qualified for the Champions League via league position, Slavia Prague were promoted from the Champions League second qualifying round to the third qualifying round as one of the two teams with the highest coefficient in the second qualifying round.
Results by round
Round
1
2
3
4
5
Ground
H
H
A
H
A
Result
W
W
L
D
D
Position
3
3
3
3
3
Source: Fortuna Liga A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss
Note: Drita played their home match at the Fadil Vokrri Stadium in Pristina, instead of their regular stadium, the Gjilan City Stadium in Gjilan, which did not meet UEFA requirements.
Note: Ballkani played their last home match at the Arena Kombëtare, in Tirana, instead of their pre-selected stadium, the Fadil Vokrri Stadium, in Pristina, due to deteriorated pitch conditions following recent matches.[11]
