Bilbao: Qarabag FC will play its next match today in the third round of the UEFA Champions League league stage, facing off against Spanish team Athletic. The match is set to kick off at 20:45 Baku time at the iconic San Mames stadium.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, Qarabag, under the guidance of head coach Gurban Gurbanov, currently holds 6 points after two rounds, while their opponents, Athletic, have yet to score any points in the competition. The match is crucial for both teams, as Qarabag seeks to maintain its lead, and Athletic aims to secure its first points in the tournament.
The match will be officiated by Croatian referee Igor Payac. Athletic’s lineup includes players such as Unay Simon, Aymrik Laporte, and captain Inaki Williams, with Ernesto Valverde at the helm as head coach. Qarabag’s squad features players like Mateush Kokhlaski and captain Abdullah Zubir, led by coach Gurban Gurbanov. Fans anticipate an intense showdown between these two teams as the competition heats up.