Baku: President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev made a post on his social media accounts regarding FK Qarabag’s first victory in the league phase of the UEFA Champions League, APA reports.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, President Aliyev expressed his sincere congratulations to the Aghdam-based club for their significant achievement in Europe’s premier club football tournament. He described the victory as a historic triumph not only for Qarabag but also for Azerbaijani football and sports.

In his post, President Aliyev highlighted Qarabag’s impressive comeback victory in an away match against Benfica, a well-established European club. He emphasized the team’s indomitable spirit and determination, which were key to their success.

The President stated that this victory has brought immense joy to the people of Azerbaijan and that every Azerbaijani is proud of Qarabag’s achievements in the European football arena. He concluded his message by wishing the club continued success and new victories in their upcoming Champions League matches.