Qarabağ's Matches Against Portuguese Clubs in European Cups: Before the Benfica Duel

Qarabağ, which will face Benfica in the main stage of the UEFA Champions League, has previously faced Portuguese representatives 4 times in European cups.

According to "Report", the first such duel for the "stallions" dates back to 2018.

The Azerbaijani champion was a guest of Sporting in the first round of the Europa League group stage at that time. The match, which took place on September 20, ended with a 2-0 victory for the home team. In the fifth round of the group stage of the same season, the Lisbon team was also the winning side. Seven goals were scored in the match held at the Baku Olympic Stadium - 6:1. Abdullah Zubir scored for Qarabağ in the 14th minute.

After finishing second in Group H of the UEFA Europa League in the 2023/2024 season, the Aghdam club faced Braga in the play-off. The Azerbaijani champion disappointed their opponent on the road - 4:2. Extra time was needed because the main time of the return match held at the Tofig Bahramov Republican Stadium ended with a 2-0 victory for the guests. Mateus Silva in the 102nd minute and Nariman Akhundzade in the 120+2nd minute found the opponent's goal for Qarabağ. Simon Banza from Braga accurately converted a penalty in the 115th minute.

Thus, the "stallions" advanced to the 1/8 finals based on the results of two matches (6:5).

It should be noted that the Benfica - Qarabağ match, which will be held today at the Estádio da Luz stadium in Lisbon, will start at 23:00 Baku time.