Match report

Ajax Stuns Qarabag with 4-2 Win in UEFA Champions League

Qarabag
Qarabag
2–4
FT
Ajax
Ajax
Dec 10, 2025

Ajax showcased remarkable resilience to overcome an early deficit and secure a convincing 4-2 win over Qarabag in the UEFA Champions League. Despite falling behind to goals by C. Duran and Matheus Silva, Ajax mounted a powerful comeback with four well-executed strikes from K. Dolberg, O. Gloukh (2), and A. Gaaei.

Key Facts

  • • Qarabag 2-4 Ajax in the UEFA Champions League
  • • C. Duran scored for Qarabag at minute 10, assisted by M. Janković
  • • K. Dolberg equalized for Ajax at minute 39, assisted by S. Steur
  • • Matheus Silva gave Qarabag a second goal at minute 47
  • • O. Gloukh scored twice for Ajax at minutes 79 and 90
  • • A. Gaaei added another for Ajax at minute 83

Lineups

Qarabag

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 99 M. Kochalski (G)
  • 2 Matheus Silva (D)
  • 13 B. Mustafazada (D)
  • 81 K. Medina (D)
  • 44 E. Cafarquliyev (D)
  • 35 Pedro Bicalho (M)
  • 8 M. Jankovic (M)
  • 15 Leandro Andrade (M)
  • 10 A. Zoubir
  • 11 E. Addai (M)
  • 17 C. Duran (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 S. Mahammadaliyev
  • 97 F. Buntic
  • 3 S. Mmaee
  • 6 Chriso
  • 7 N. Akhundzade
  • 9 J. Montiel
  • 18 Dani Bolt
  • 21 O. Kashchuk
  • 22 M. Qurbanly
  • 27 T. Bayramov
  • 55 B. Huseynov

Ajax

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 V. Jaros (G)
  • 3 A. Gaaei (D)
  • 30 A. Bouwman (D)
  • 15 Y. Baas (D)
  • 2 L. Rosa (D)
  • 24 J. Mokio (M)
  • 4 K. Itakura (M)
  • 48 S. Steur (M)
  • 10 O. Gloukh (F)
  • 9 K. Dolberg (F)
  • 7 R. Moro (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 J. Heerkens
  • 22 R. Pasveer
  • 5 O. Wijndal
  • 6 Y. Regeer
  • 11 M. Godts
  • 17 O. Edvardsen
  • 18 D. Klaassen
  • 19 D. Konadu
  • 21 B. van den Boomen
  • 28 K. Fitz-Jim
  • 43 R. Bounida
  • 53 M. van der Lans

Timeline

  1. Qarabag
    10' Qarabag Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Duran · Assist: M. Janković
  2. Ajax
    39' Ajax Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Dolberg · Assist: S. Steur
  3. Ajax
    45'+1 Ajax Card · Yellow Card
    Youri Baas

    Foul

  4. Qarabag
    47' Qarabag Goal · Normal Goal
    Matheus Silva
  5. Qarabag
    59' Qarabag subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Leandro Andrade · On: Nariman Akhundzade
  6. Ajax
    65' Ajax subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Itakura · On: Y. Regeer
  7. Ajax
    65' Ajax subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Dolberg · On: D. Konadu
  8. Qarabag
    70' Qarabag subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Duran · On: O. Kashchuk
  9. Ajax
    76' Ajax subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Moro · On: M. Godts
  10. Ajax
    76' Ajax subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Steur · On: D. Klaassen
  11. Ajax
    79' Ajax Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Gloukh
  12. Ajax
    83' Ajax Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Gaaei · Assist: D. Konadu
  13. Ajax
    84' Ajax subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Mokio · On: K. Fitz-Jim
  14. Qarabag
    86' Qarabag subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Pedro Bicalho · On: J. Montiel
  15. Qarabag
    86' Qarabag subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Matheus Silva · On: Dani Bolt
  16. Qarabag
    86' Qarabag subst · Substitution 5
    Off: E. Cəfərquliyev · On: T. Bayramov
  17. Ajax
    90' Ajax Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Gloukh · Assist: M. Godts

Match Stats

Stat Qarabag Ajax
Fouls 3 14
Pass Accuracy 84% 89%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 20
Corners 4 6
Total Passes 383 424
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 4 5
Shots on Target 6 8
xG 1.10 1.60
Shots off Target 7 7
Possession 47% 53%
Goals Prevented -1 -1
Accurate Passes 322 378
Shots Inside Box 8 11
Saves 4 4
Shots Outside Box 9 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match turned decisively in favor of Ajax after Matheus Silva's goal at the half-hour mark, which provided a brief boost to Qarabag but was soon countered by K. Dolberg’s equalizer.
  • ▸ O. Gloukh’s goals at minutes 79 and 90 were crucial turning points as they shifted the momentum entirely in favor of Ajax, allowing them to secure the victory despite an early deficit.