Qarabag FK is set to face one of its most significant challenges in the UEFA Champions League today as it takes on English giants Liverpool at the iconic Anfield Road stadium.
Operative Information Center-OMM reports that the Aghdam representative will go head-to-head with the Premier League powerhouse in a match that could define their European campaign. While few expected Qarabag to secure points at the start of the league phase, the team has already proven its ability to deliver surprises on the continental stage.
The club's potential was clearly demonstrated by recent victories over Benfica in Lisbon and Eintracht Frankfurt in Baku. A single point earned in England could secure Qarabag a direct spot in the round of 16, marking a historic milestone for Azerbaijani football. 
While many view a positive result at Anfield as a daunting task, Qarabag has established itself as a formidable opponent in Europe. Current circumstances may also favor the Azerbaijani champions; Liverpool is currently experiencing internal pressure following inconsistent Premier League results, leaving head coach Arne Slot under scrutiny from both the media and former players.
However, the Merseyside club also requires a victory to solidify its standing. Currently sitting in 4th place with 15 points, Liverpool needs a win to guarantee direct qualification for the round of 16 and avoid the playoff round. Even if Qarabag suffers a defeat at Anfield, their chances of progression remain alive, provided that at least three teams among Club Brugge, Copenhagen, Napoli, Olympiacos, Athletic Bilbao, PSV, Monaco, Bayer Leverkusen, and Marseille fail to secure necessary points.
Qarabag currently maintains a goal difference of -2. While a draw might suffice for some competitors to overtake them, others are forced to seek absolute victories. The head-to-head encounter between Club Brugge and Marseille is particularly significant and could work in the favor of the Azerbaijani side.
Qarabag FK, representing the city of Aghdam, has become a symbol of resilience in Azerbaijani sports. Since the 1990s, the club has played its home matches in Baku due to the former occupation of its home region, which was liberated by Azerbaijan in 2020. Under the long-term leadership of head coach Gurban Gurbanov, the team has consistently reached the group stages of European competitions, becoming the first Azerbaijani club to compete in the UEFA Champions League group stage in 2017. This evening at Anfield represents not just a football match, but another potential chapter in the storied history of Azerbaijan's most successful football club.
