And it's party time in Bratislava! The Slovakian team, Bratislava, has made history by eliminating Japan Deland in the qualifiers and securing a spot in the UEFA Champions League group stages. This is a remarkable achievement for a team that has been knocking on the door for several years, but always fell short in the qualifiers. The last time they made it to the second round was back in the 1992/93 season, only to be defeated by Milan and miss out on the group stages.

Bratislava made their first appearance in the Champions League in the 1956/57 season, the second season since its establishment. At that time, there were no group stages and Czechoslovakia was still united. Unfortunately, they were knocked out by Grasshoppers from Switzerland and failed to reach the quarterfinals.

Under the leadership of manager Vladimir Weiss, Bratislava is now on the rise. His son, also named Weiss, is the captain of the team, alongside experienced national team players like Robert Mak and Marek Hamsik. Slovakian legend Marek Hamsik, who has played for the team on four separate occasions, is currently serving a role within the club. It must also be noted that Hamsik's mother club is none other than Bratislava.

This is a historic moment for Bratislava, and one that they will surely savor. The Champions League group stages await, and who knows what surprises they may have in store. The fans are celebrating, the players are ecstatic, and Bratislava has firmly placed themselves on the European football map. What a magnificent achievement!