Match report
Qarabag 2–2 Chelsea: Champions League Drama
Qarabag
2–2
FT
Chelsea
Nov 5, 2025
Qarabag stunned Premier League giants Chelsea with a gritty display at home in the UEFA Champions League, securing a hard-fought 2-2 draw. Estevão put Chelsea ahead early but Leandro Andrade and M. Janković responded for Qarabag before A. Garnacho's late equalizer restored parity.
Key Facts
- • Estevão scored the first goal for Chelsea at 16'
- • Leandro Andrade equalized for Qarabag at 29'
- • M. Janković's penalty gave Qarabag a lead at 39'
- • A. Garnacho's late goal secured the draw at 53'
- • Chelsea made multiple substitutions throughout the game including Joao Pedro and Andrey Santos
- • Kevin Medina of Qarabag received a yellow card for time-wasting
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)
- 20 Kady Borges (M)
- 15 Leandro Andrade (M)
- 10 A. Zoubir
- 17 C. Duran (F)
Substitutes
- 1 S. Mahammadaliyev
- 97 F. Buntic
- 3 S. Mmaee
- 6 Chriso
- 7 N. Akhundzade
- 11 E. Addai
- 18 Dani Bolt
- 21 O. Kashchuk
- 27 T. Bayramov
- 30 A. Huseynov
- 32 H. Cabrayilzada
- 55 B. Huseynov
Chelsea
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 R. Sanchez (G)
- 24 R. James (D)
- 4 T. Adarabioyo (D)
- 21 J. Hato (D)
- 3 M. Cucurella (D)
- 17 Andrey Santos (M)
- 45 R. Lavia (M)
- 41 Estêvão (M)
- 20 Joao Pedro (M)
- 11 J. Gittens (M)
- 32 T. George (F)
Substitutes
- 12 F. Jorgensen
- 50 M. Merrick
- 8 E. Fernandez
- 9 L. Delap
- 23 T. Chalobah
- 25 M. Caicedo
- 27 M. Gusto
- 29 W. Fofana
- 34 J. Acheampong
- 38 M. Guiu
- 40 F. Buonanotte
- 49 A. Garnacho
Timeline
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8' Chelsea subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Lavia · On: M. Caicedo -
16' Chelsea Goal · Normal GoalEstêvão · Assist: Andrey Santos -
29' Qarabag Goal · Normal GoalLeandro Andrade · Assist: C. Duran -
31' Qarabag subst · Substitution 1Off: Kady · On: E. Addai -
39' Qarabag Goal · PenaltyM. Janković -
44' Chelsea Card · Yellow CardAndrey SantosFoul
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46' Chelsea subst · Substitution 2Off: Andrey Santos · On: E. Fernandez -
46' Chelsea subst · Substitution 3Off: T. George · On: L. Delap -
46' Chelsea subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Gittens · On: A. Garnacho -
47' Chelsea Card · Yellow CardR. JamesFoul
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53' Chelsea Goal · Normal GoalA. Garnacho -
61' Qarabag subst · Substitution 2Off: C. Duran · On: Nariman Akhundzade -
61' Qarabag subst · Substitution 3Off: Leandro Andrade · On: T. Bayramov -
71' Chelsea subst · Substitution 5Off: João Pedro · On: Facundo Buonanotte -
75' Qarabag subst · Substitution 4Off: E. Cəfərquliyev · On: Dani Bolt -
75' Qarabag subst · Substitution 5Off: Richard Almeida · On: O. Kashchuk -
87' Qarabag Card · Yellow CardKevin MedinaTime wasting
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90'+1 Chelsea Card · Yellow CardM. CaicedoArgument
Match Stats
| Stat | Qarabag | Chelsea |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 19 |
| Pass Accuracy | 78% | 88% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 9 | 16 |
| Corners | 2 | 8 |
| Total Passes | 311 | 498 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 4 |
| xG | 1.63 | 1.26 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 8 |
| Possession | 39% | 61% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 244 | 436 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 11 |
| Saves | 2 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Leandro Andrade's equalizer at 29' reversed Chelsea’s early advantage, energizing the home crowd.
- ▸ M. Janković capitalized on a penalty to put Qarabag ahead at 39', but A. Garnacho's determination led to an equalizer in the second half.