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Italian media has given extensive coverage to the "Qarabağ" - "Chelsea" match held in Baku, coinciding with the fourth round of the Champions League main stage.
Idman.Biz reminds that Qurban Qurbanov's team, despite being behind 0:1 in the first half, equalized the score before the break and then took the lead (2:1). In the second half, "The Blues" managed to avoid defeat (2:2). Thus, "Qarabağ" will play its next match on November 25 against "Napoli" on the road.
The draw recorded in Baku has been interpreted as a signal for "Napoli" in Italy. The Azerbaijani champion is now perceived not as an "easy opponent" but as a confident and dangerous rival.
"CalcioNapoli24" called the result "Qarabağ's heroism" and writes that Qurban Qurbanov's team, which stopped "Chelsea", is now preparing for a decisive battle with "Napoli" and will fight for "three vital points" in this match.
The publication specifically emphasized the mature playing style of the Aghdam club:
"Qarabağ" did not retreat into defense after conceding a goal, applied high pressing, forced "Chelsea" to make mistakes, and proved that it can play at the same level as teams from leading leagues."
"AreaNapoli", even during the break of the game, published an article titled "Napoli's next opponent is putting on a real show." The article discussed "Qarabağ's" dynamic game from 0:1 to 2:1, the atmosphere of Baku, and aggressive football, stating that this "Qarabağ" is a serious warning for Antonio Conte's team.
"Tuttosport" wrote directly: "Napoli", look at this "Qarabağ" - it stopped "Chelsea!" The publication notes that the Azerbaijani champion not only took points from the English team, but also "tormented" them, demonstrating both character and game discipline.
Italian media also recalled the words of "Napoli" head coach Antonio Conte before the fourth round:
"The Champions League is a completely different world. "Qarabağ" has six points, and this is no coincidence."
Italians, citing this opinion as proof of "Qarabağ's" strength, emphasized that the Aghdam representative once again demonstrated the ability to remain calm under pressure, fight against strong clubs, and make maximum use of its advantages.
Now in Italy, the match to be held in Naples on November 25 is seen not just as a formal match, but as a real test for both "Napoli" and the unexpectedly strong Aghdam representative.
It should be noted that after four rounds of the Champions League main stage, "Qarabağ" is in 15th place in the tournament table with 7 points, while "Napoli" is in 24th place with four points.
