"One defeat cannot overshadow the success of "Qarabagh".
These words were said by Elkhan Abdullayev, the head coach of the Azerbaijani national team under 19, while talking about the match in which Aghdam club lost to the English "Liverpool" in the last - eighth round of the main stage of the UEFA Champions League.
He said he was proud of the result of Gurban Gurbanov's team in Europe.
"No one can exaggerate the team's defeat to Liverpool. Our result is magnificent. It takes great strength to get here. A new history was written for Azerbaijani football. I thank the whole team," he said in a statement to AZERTAC.
The expert also spoke about the potential rivals of the Aghdam club in the play-off stage:
"PSG and Newcastle are influential teams. Believe me, the defeat that will be received after this will not affect me. Because "Qarabagh" has written a great history and made everyone happy. It doesn't matter who the future opponent is for us. In my opinion, the Azerbaijani champion will successfully complete its mission, regardless of the result."
It should be noted that "Qarabagh"'s opponent in the play-off stage will be determined at the draw to be held on January 30.