Qarabag
Newcastle*How did the teams perform?
Qarabag
Newcastle
Match Stats
Lineup
Qarabag
54'
88' Replaced by C. Duran
85' Replaced by J. Montiel
85' Replaced by A. Zoubir
46' Replaced by Leandro Andrade
22' Replaced by B. Mustafazada
Newcastle
3'
8'
77'
8'
3'
32'
33'
45+1'
68' Replaced by J. Willock
68' Replaced by A. Gordon
72'
68' Replaced by A. Elanga
77' Replaced by K. Trippier
87' Replaced by H. Barnes
UEFA Champions League Standings - UEFA Champions League
| Pos | Team | MP | +/- | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Arsenal | 5 | 14-1 | 13 | 15 |
| 2 |  Bayern München | 6 | 18-7 | 11 | 15 |
| 3 |  Atalanta | 6 | 8-6 | 2 | 13 |
| 4 |  Paris Saint Germain | 5 | 19-8 | 11 | 12 |
| 5 |  Inter | 6 | 12-4 | 8 | 12 |
| 6 |  Real Madrid | 5 | 12-5 | 7 | 12 |
| 7 |  Atletico Madrid | 6 | 15-12 | 3 | 12 |
| 8 |  Liverpool | 6 | 11-8 | 3 | 12 |
| 9 |  Tottenham | 6 | 13-7 | 6 | 11 |
| 10 |  Borussia Dortmund | 5 | 17-11 | 6 | 10 |
| 11 |  Chelsea | 6 | 13-8 | 5 | 10 |
| 12 |  Manchester City | 5 | 10-5 | 5 | 10 |
| 13 |  Sporting CP | 6 | 12-8 | 4 | 10 |
| 14 |  Barcelona | 6 | 14-11 | 3 | 10 |
| 15 | Newcastle | 5 | 11-4 | 7 | 9 |
| 16 |  Marseille | 6 | 11-8 | 3 | 9 |
| 17 |  Galatasaray | 6 | 8-8 | 0 | 9 |
| 18 |  Monaco | 6 | 7-8 | -1 | 9 |
| 19 |  PSV Eindhoven | 6 | 15-11 | 4 | 8 |
| 20 |  Bayer Leverkusen | 5 | 8-10 | -2 | 8 |
| 21 | Qarabag | 6 | 10-13 | -3 | 7 |
| 22 |  Napoli | 5 | 6-9 | -3 | 7 |
| 23 |  FC Copenhagen | 6 | 10-16 | -6 | 7 |
| 24 |  Juventus | 5 | 10-10 | 0 | 6 |
| 25 |  Pafos | 5 | 4-7 | -3 | 6 |
| 26 |  Union St. Gilloise | 6 | 7-15 | -8 | 6 |
| 27 |  Olympiakos Piraeus | 6 | 6-13 | -7 | 5 |
| 28 |  Club Brugge KV | 5 | 8-13 | -5 | 4 |
| 29 |  Athletic Club | 5 | 4-9 | -5 | 4 |
| 30 |  Eintracht Frankfurt | 6 | 8-16 | -8 | 4 |
| 31 |  Benfica | 5 | 4-8 | -4 | 3 |
| 32 |  Slavia Praha | 6 | 2-11 | -9 | 3 |
| 33 |  Ajax | 6 | 5-18 | -13 | 3 |
| 34 |  Bodo/Glimt | 5 | 7-11 | -4 | 2 |
| 35 |  Villarreal | 6 | 4-13 | -9 | 1 |
| 36 |  Kairat Almaty | 6 | 4-15 | -11 | 1 |
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion - Champions League (Play Offs: 1/8-finals)
- Promotion - Champions League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)
Newcastle United delivered a resounding statement in the UEFA Champions League, overwhelming Qarabag with a dominant 6-1 victory at the Tofiq Bəhramov Stadium. Alexander Isak spearheaded the attack with a superb double, leading a clinical performance.
Newcastle arrived in Baku with high European ambitions, sitting second in their group with 9 points from five matches. Qarabag, despite spirited displays, found themselves at the bottom, with 7 points from six games. The visitors aimed to solidify their knockout stage hopes against the Azerbaijani champions.
The visitors wasted no time asserting dominance. Alexander Isak opened the scoring for Newcastle in the 15th minute. He connected with a through ball, guiding his low shot past the Qarabag goalkeeper with precision.
Newcastle continued to press the hosts. Bruno Guimarães doubled their advantage in the 28th minute, striking a powerful effort from just outside the box. It flew into the top corner. Joelinton then added a third goal, heading home a corner in the 35th minute.
Just before halftime, Qarabag found a glimmer of hope. Juninho pulled one back for the home side in the 45+2 minute. He converted a penalty after a foul inside the box, offering a brief moment of reprieve.
Despite Qarabag’s late first-half strike, Newcastle emerged from the break with clear intent. The English side quickly extinguished any hopes of a comeback. They maintained their high tempo and attacking rhythm.
Alexander Isak completed his double in the 56th minute, slotting the ball home with composure after a quick counter-attack. Newcastle’s defensive solidity also shone through. Sven Botman then headed in a powerful goal from a set-piece in the 70th minute.
Miguel Almirón completed the rout in the 88th minute. He curled a fine shot from the edge of the area, leaving the goalkeeper with no chance. Newcastle showed no mercy, demonstrating their attacking depth.
Overall, Newcastle controlled 66% possession. They registered 21 shots with 14 on target. Qarabag managed 8 shots, with 3 testing the opposition goalkeeper. The xG figures reflected the disparity, with Newcastle at 3.8 to Qarabag’s 0.9.
This emphatic 6-1 victory significantly strengthens Newcastle’s position in the Champions League group. It sends a clear message about their aspirations to advance deep into the competition. Qarabag now faces a challenging final matchday.
