Azerbaijan's champion Garabagh is set to face English giants Liverpool tonight in the eighth round of the UEFA Champions League league phase.
According to Operative Information Center-OMM, the match will take place at Anfield, the home stadium of the Merseyside club. The encounter is scheduled to kick off at 00:00 Baku time and will be officiated by FIFA referee Ivan Kruzliak from Slovakia.
In the current tournament standings, Liverpool occupies the 4th position with 15 points, while Garabagh sits in 18th place with 10 points. This high-stakes match is crucial for both teams as they aim to secure their positions in the knockout stages of Europe's premier club competition.
The UEFA Champions League league phase, introduced in the 2024/2025 season, replaced the traditional group stage with a single league format involving 36 teams. Garabagh's participation in this stage marks another significant milestone for Azerbaijani football, as the club continues to represent the nation against the world's elite footballing institutions. The Aghdam-based club has consistently demonstrated its competitive edge in European competitions, bringing international attention to the sporting achievements of Azerbaijan.
