Today, "Qarabag" will play its first match in the Champions League play-off round. Sport24.az reports that the Aghdam team, which will compete in this stage for the first time in its history, will face the English representative "Newcastle".
The match, which will be held at the Tofiq Bahramov Republican Stadium, will start at 21:45. The game will be refereed by Norwegian referee Espen Eskos.
The return match between these teams will take place on the night of February 24-25, at 00:00 Baku time.
It should be noted that the winner of the "Qarabag" - "Newcastle" pair will face the winner of the "Barcelona" - "Chelsea" pair in the 1/8 finals.
Champions League
Play-off stage, first leg
21:45. "Qarabag" (Azerbaijan) - "Newcastle" (England)
Referees: Espen Eskos, Yan Erik Engan, Isak Elias Bashevkin, Sigurd Kringstad
VAR: Rob Dieperink
AVAR: Dennis Higler
Baku. Tofiq Bahramov Republican Stadium