Azerbaijani clubs set record with 14 European wins

Azerbaijani clubs have recorded their 14th win in European competitions in the 2026/2027 season, setting a new national record for the number of victories in a single season.

According to the press service of the Professional Football League, the record was set in the second round of the UEFA Champions League league phase. Sabah defeated Czech club Slavia 2-0 at home.

Previous record surpassed

Azerbaijani clubs recorded 13 wins in European competitions in the 2023/2024 season. This season, Sabah have seven wins, Qarabag four, Zira two and Neftchi one.

Sabah’s victory also affected Azerbaijan’s position in the UEFA rankings. The country’s coefficient for the current season has risen to 5.625, while its ranking points based on results over the past five seasons have increased to 24.187.

This figure put Azerbaijan ahead of Israel, which has 24.125 points. Azerbaijan climbed one place to 24th in the UEFA rankings.