Match report

Qarabag Stuns Eintracht Frankfurt with a 3-2 Victory in Champions League

Qarabag
Qarabag
3–2
FT
Eintracht Frankfurt
Eintracht Frankfurt
Jan 21, 2026

Qarabag defied all odds and stunned Eintracht Frankfurt with a thrilling 3-2 win in their UEFA Champions League match. Carles Duran put Qarabag ahead early, but Frankfurt responded quickly through Cihan Uzun. Despite falling behind after Fares Chaibi's penalty, Qarabag showed resilience and managed to score twice late in the game thanks to another goal from Duran and a final strike by Boris Mustafazada.

Key Facts

  • Qarabag defeated Eintracht Frankfurt 3-2 in UEFA Champions League.
  • Carles Duran scored twice for Qarabag at minutes 4 and 80.
  • Cihan Uzun equalized for Eintracht Frankfurt at minute 10.
  • Fares Chaibi scored a penalty goal for Eintracht Frankfurt at minute 78.
  • Boris Mustafazada sealed the victory for Qarabag with a late goal in the 90th minute.

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)
  • 9 J. Montiel (M)
  • 10 A. Zoubir
  • 17 C. Duran (F)

Substitutes

  • 89 A. Ramazanov
  • 97 F. Buntic
  • 3 S. Mmaee
  • 6 Chriso
  • 7 N. Akhundzade
  • 11 E. Addai
  • 18 Dani Bolt
  • 21 O. Kashchuk
  • 22 M. Qurbanly
  • 27 T. Bayramov
  • 30 A. Huseynov
  • 55 B. Huseynov

Eintracht Frankfurt

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 40 Kaua Santos (G)
  • 34 N. Collins (D)
  • 4 R. Koch (D)
  • 3 A. Theate (D)
  • 13 R. Kristensen (M)
  • 15 E. Skhiri (M)
  • 16 H. Larsson (M)
  • 21 N. Brown (M)
  • 20 R. Doan (F)
  • 42 C. Y. Uzun (F)
  • 7 A. Knauff (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 M. Zetterer
  • 33 J. Grahl
  • 5 A. Amenda
  • 6 O. Hojlund
  • 8 F. Chaibi
  • 18 M. Dahoud
  • 19 J. Bahoya
  • 24 Buta
  • 27 M. Gotze
  • 41 F. Doumbia
  • 45 M. Dills
  • 53 A. Staff

Timeline

  1. Qarabag
    4' Qarabag Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Duran · Assist: Leandro Andrade
  2. Eintracht Frankfurt
    10' Eintracht Frankfurt Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Y. Uzun
  3. Eintracht Frankfurt
    61' Eintracht Frankfurt Card · Yellow Card
    R. Kristensen

    Foul

  4. Eintracht Frankfurt
    71' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Doan · On: F. Chaibi
  5. Eintracht Frankfurt
    71' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Y. Uzun · On: M. Gotze
  6. Eintracht Frankfurt
    78' Eintracht Frankfurt Goal · Penalty
    F. Chaibi
  7. Eintracht Frankfurt
    79' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Knauff · On: J. Bahoya
  8. Qarabag
    80' Qarabag Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Duran · Assist: E. Cəfərquliyev
  9. Qarabag
    83' Qarabag Card · Yellow Card
    C. Duran

    Foul

  10. Qarabag
    84' Qarabag subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Leandro Andrade · On: E. Addai
  11. Qarabag
    84' Qarabag subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Montiel · On: O. Kashchuk
  12. Eintracht Frankfurt
    85' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 4
    Off: H. Larsson · On: O. Hojlund
  13. Eintracht Frankfurt
    85' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Nnamdi Collins · On: A. Staff
  14. Eintracht Frankfurt
    89' Eintracht Frankfurt Card · Yellow Card
    A. Staff

    Foul

  15. Qarabag
    90'+1 Qarabag subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Duran · On: M. Qurbanly
  16. Qarabag
    90' Qarabag Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Mustafazada · Assist: Matheus Silva

Match Stats

Stat Qarabag Eintracht Frankfurt
Fouls 8 12
Pass Accuracy 89% 83%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards
Total Shots 11 8
Corners 7 1
Total Passes 578 418
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 4 0
Shots on Target 5 5
xG 1.78 1.21
Shots off Target 2 3
Possession 58% 42%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 515 345
Shots Inside Box 9 6
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 2 2

Key Match Notes

  • Qarabag's early lead was short-lived as Eintracht Frankfurt equalized within minutes, setting up an intense first half.
  • The match turned decisively in Qarabag's favor after they scored twice late in the game. Carles Duran's second goal at minute 80 and Boris Mustafazada's final strike at the death ensured a memorable comeback.