Match report

Qarabag Stuns FC Copenhagen with 2-0 UEFA Champions League Win

Qarabag
Qarabag
2–0
FT
FC Copenhagen
FC Copenhagen
Oct 1, 2025

Qarabag stunned FC Copenhagen with a convincing 2-0 victory in their UEFA Champions League clash. The Azerbaijani side's defense was rock-solid as they limited Copenhagen to few chances, while Richard Almeida and E. Addai found the back of the net to secure all three points.

Key Facts

  • • Richard Almeida scored Qarabag’s first goal in the 28th minute with an assist from Pedro Bicalho.
  • • E. Addai sealed the victory for Qarabag by scoring a second goal in the 83rd minute, assisted by Nariman Akhundzade.
  • • FC Copenhagen made several substitutions including Robert and Y. Moukoko, but could not find their footing on the pitch.

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)
  • 20 Kady Borges (M)
  • 21 O. Kashchuk (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
  • 22 M. Qurbanly
  • 27 T. Bayramov
  • 30 A. Huseynov
  • 32 H. Cabrayilzada
  • 55 B. Huseynov

FC Copenhagen

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Kotarski (G)
  • 13 R. Huescas (D)
  • 5 Gabriel Pereira (D)
  • 6 P. Hatzidiakos (D)
  • 15 M. Lopez (D)
  • 11 J. Larsson (M)
  • 12 L. Lerager (M)
  • 27 T. Delaney (M)
  • 16 Robert (M)
  • 9 Y. Moukoko (F)
  • 10 M. Elyounoussi (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 R. A. Runarsson
  • 61 O. Buur
  • 4 M. Garananga
  • 7 V. Claesson
  • 20 J. Suzuki
  • 21 M. Madsen
  • 22 Y. Zague
  • 24 B. Meling
  • 30 E. Achouri
  • 36 W. Clem

Timeline

  1. FC Copenhagen
    15' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Huescas · On: Y. Zague
  2. Qarabag
    28' Qarabag Goal · Normal Goal
    Richard Almeida · Assist: Pedro Bicalho
  3. FC Copenhagen
    46' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Y. Moukoko · On: V. Claesson
  4. FC Copenhagen
    46' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Robert · On: J. Suzuki
  5. FC Copenhagen
    50' FC Copenhagen Card · Yellow Card
    M. Lopez

    Foul

  6. FC Copenhagen
    69' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Pantelis Hatzidiakos · On: E. Achouri
  7. Qarabag
    70' Qarabag subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Kashchuk · On: E. Addai
  8. Qarabag
    74' Qarabag Card · Yellow Card
    Matheus Silva

    Foul

  9. Qarabag
    78' Qarabag subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Duran · On: Nariman Akhundzade
  10. Qarabag
    78' Qarabag subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Leandro Andrade · On: T. Bayramov
  11. FC Copenhagen
    78' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Thomas Delaney · On: M. Madsen
  12. Qarabag
    83' Qarabag Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Addai · Assist: Nariman Akhundzade
  13. Qarabag
    85' Qarabag Card · Yellow Card
    T. Bayramov

    Foul

  14. Qarabag
    90'+3 Qarabag Card · Yellow Card
    Nariman Akhundzade

    Foul

  15. Qarabag
    90' Qarabag subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Richard Almeida · On: Chriso
  16. Qarabag
    90' Qarabag subst · Substitution 5
    Off: E. Cəfərquliyev · On: M. Qurbanly

Match Stats

Stat Qarabag FC Copenhagen
Fouls 10 20
Pass Accuracy 73% 76%
Offsides 2 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 12
Corners 4 7
Total Passes 370 373
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 1 2
Shots on Target 6 4
xG 1.91 0.98
Shots off Target 3 6
Possession 49% 51%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 269 284
Shots Inside Box 6 7
Saves 4 4
Shots Outside Box 4 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal from Richard Almeida in the 28th minute gave Qarabag a crucial lead, putting pressure on Copenhagen’s defense.
  • ▸ E. Addai’s second goal in the 83rd minute effectively ended any hopes of a comeback for FC Copenhagen.