PSV Eindhoven and AS Monaco have reached the Champions League playoffs.
Eindhoven with former world champion Mario Götze prevailed 1-0 (0-0) in the second leg of the third qualifying round at Danish club FC Midtjylland on Tuesday evening after the Dutch with coach Roger Schmidt had already won the first leg 3-0 .
The winning goal in the second duel was marked by Bruma in stoppage time (90 + 3).
Gotze was back in good shape and one of the assets.
The midfielder would be replaced after 76 minutes.
The first leg of the qualifying finals is scheduled for next week (August 17/18).
The opponent is either Benfica Lisbon or Spartak Moscow.
Monaco with national player Kevin Volland and keeper Alexander Nübel can also continue to hope for a place in the premier class.
After 2-0 in the first leg, coach Niko Kovac's team defeated Sparta Prague 3-1 (0-0).
Monaco now meets Shakhtar Donetsk.
The Ukrainians prevailed against the Belgian club KRC Genk, Donetsk won the first and second leg 2-1.
The playoff second legs will take place on 24./25.
August.
The winners advance to the group stage of the Champions League;
the losers will play in the group stage of the Europa League.