The 2021–22 season was

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's 16th consecutive in the top flight of Slovak football. Slovan successfully retained their league title, winning a record-breaking fourth title in a row and 12th overall since the competition was established in 1993. However, they were not successful in defending their Slovak Cup title, after losing in the final. As league champion from the previous season, Slovan qualified for the

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. They were eliminated in the

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. Subsequently, Slovan competed in this season's edition of the

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, but were eliminated in the

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. Afterwards, Slovan were transferred to the

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of the newly created

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, where the club finished third and did not advance to the next stage of the competition. The season covers the period from 1 June 2021 to 31 May 2022.

Players

''As of 21 May 2022''

Transfers and loans

Transfers in

Loans in

Transfers out

Loans out

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Pre-season

As part of the pre-season preparation, the club announced it would complete two training camps. One fitness training camp in

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and then a training camp in Bad Tatzmannsdorf,

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, where Slovan did participate in three pre-season fixtures. The final pre-season match was played in

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Mid-season

As part of the first block of the mid-season preparation, focused mainly on fitness, Slovan were to play one friendly match, but it was cancelled due to COVID-19 related issues. Subsequently, Slovan moved to

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, where they played three friendly matches. After returning home, the team played one more match.

Competition overview

Fortuna liga

League table

Regular stage

Championship group

Results summary

Results by matchday

Matches

Slovak Cup

UEFA Champions League

First qualifying round

The draw for the first qualifying round was held on 15 June 2021.

Second qualifying round

The draw for the second qualifying round was held on 16 June 2021.

UEFA Europa League

Third qualifying round

The draw for the third qualifying round was held on 19 July 2021.

Play-off round

The draw for the third qualifying round was held on 2 August 2021.

UEFA Europa Conference League

Group stage

The draw for the group stage was held on 27 August 2021 with the fixtures announced on a day later.

Results by matchday

Matches

Statistics

Goalscorers

Clean sheets

Disciplinary record

Attendances

Awards

Fortuna liga Player of the Month

Fortuna liga Team of the Season

Fortuna liga Player of the Season

Fortuna liga Manager of the Season

Fortuna liga Under-21 Team of the Season

Notes

References

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