"Neftchi" and "Qarabag" clubs, which will face each other on April 26 and 30 within the framework of the Azerbaijan Premier League, have issued a joint statement.
Idman.Biz reports that the statement addressed the fans of both teams.
"Ticket sales continue for these games that football fans are eagerly waiting for. Fans are showing great interest in the matches and it is expected that the stands will be completely full in both matches.
The struggle of the country's two most titled clubs has always been in the focus of the public, the media and football fans. There is no doubt that the upcoming two games will cause the same interest.
During the nearly 35 years of competition between the eternal rivals, fans have witnessed numerous bright games, beautiful goals, and uncompromising struggles on the field. The upcoming matches also promise us exciting moments, unique emotions and a real football show.
As always, the teams will fight to the end to win again. As "Qarabag" and "Neftchi", we call on our fans to be calm, to show respect to the opposing team and fans, to the participants of the game, and to support their favorite teams until the end within the framework of high culture and fair play principles.
Let's not forget that football is not only the spiritual food of millions of people, but also just a game. In a game where one of the two teams that comes to the field leaves that field with joy and the other with sadness, what happens on the field should stay on the field. What suits each of us is not to cross ethical boundaries, to show high professionalism and respect to rivals in the most anticipated match of Azerbaijan.
Both clubs express their confidence that the game will be held in an atmosphere of friendship and intense sports competition and invite fans to the stadium.
Let Azerbaijani football win!", the statement said.