In Baku, Qarabag FK turned a difficult European opening into a landmark night, beating Slavia Prague 2-0 for the Azerbaijani club’s first victory in the competition.
Key takeaways
- Qarabag FK defeated Slavia Prague 2-0 in Azerbaijan.
- The result delivered the club’s first win of the tournament.
- Qarabag had begun the campaign with a 4-0 defeat.
- The Azerbaijani champions were founded only eight years ago.
A response in Baku
The Azerbaijani champions showed a markedly different face from their opening match, when they were beaten 4-0. Against Slavia Prague, Qarabag found the resilience needed to reset their campaign and secure a clean-sheet win.
The 2-0 result gives the young club a significant European moment against opposition from the Czech capital. Founded eight years ago, Qarabag have now recorded their first success in the competition after recovering from that heavy defeat on the opening day.
