Match report
Qarabag Stuns Eintracht Frankfurt with a 3-2 Victory in Champions League
Qarabag
3–2
FT
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
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4' Qarabag Goal · Normal GoalC. Duran · Assist: Leandro Andrade
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10' Eintracht Frankfurt Goal · Normal GoalC. Y. Uzun
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61' Eintracht Frankfurt Card · Yellow CardR. Kristensen
Foul
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71' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Doan · On: F. Chaibi
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71' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 2Off: C. Y. Uzun · On: M. Gotze
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78' Eintracht Frankfurt Goal · PenaltyF. Chaibi
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79' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Knauff · On: J. Bahoya
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80' Qarabag Goal · Normal GoalC. Duran · Assist: E. Cəfərquliyev
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83' Qarabag Card · Yellow CardC. Duran
Foul
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84' Qarabag subst · Substitution 1Off: Leandro Andrade · On: E. Addai
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84' Qarabag subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Montiel · On: O. Kashchuk
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85' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 4Off: H. Larsson · On: O. Hojlund
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85' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 5Off: Nnamdi Collins · On: A. Staff
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89' Eintracht Frankfurt Card · Yellow CardA. Staff
Foul
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90'+1 Qarabag subst · Substitution 3Off: C. Duran · On: M. Qurbanly
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90' Qarabag Goal · Normal GoalB. 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.