Nyon: Qarabag will take on Newcastle United in the play-off round of the UEFA Champions League, APA reports. The draw was made at UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland, pairing the Azerbaijan champions with the English side.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, Qarabag, coached by Gurban Gurbanov, will host the first leg at home before traveling to England for the return match. The play-off ties are scheduled to be played on 17-18 February and 24-25 February.

If Qarabag progress from the play-off, they will face either Barcelona or Chelsea in the round of 16. The Aghdam-based club finished the league phase of the Champions League in 22nd place with 10 points.