Qarabağ Matchday: A Detailed Analysis

The Azerbaijani football club Qarabağ FK has consistently demonstrated its prowess in both national and international competitions. Known for its tactical depth and strategic formations, the team has adopted a 4-2-3-1 setup in the ongoing Champions League season.

Current Champions League Campaign Overview

Under the guidance of head coach Gurban Gurbanov, Qarabağ has made minimal alterations to its starting lineup during the group stage. In six matches, the team has seen just four changes to its first eleven, emphasizing stability in its approach.

Key Player Positions

• Goalkeeper: Mateusz Kochalski
• Defenders:
  • Elvin Cafarquliyev (Left Back)
  • Kevin Medina (Centre Back)
  • Bahlul Mustafazada (Centre Back)
  • Matheus Silva (Right Back)
• Defensive Midfielders: Marko Jankovic, Pedro Bicalho
• Forwards:
  • Emmanuel Addai (Left Wing)
  • Abdellah Zoubir (Central Role)
  • Leandro Andrade (Right Wing)
• Striker: Camilo Durán

Player Performance Insights

Leandro Andrade stands out this season for his efficiency, scoring three goals from only five attempts. His conversion rate is only surpassed by Atlético de Madrid’s Marcos Llorente, who has a 75 percent success rate among players with three or more goals.

League Performance Metrics

As of Matchday 7, Qarabağ FK holds the 22nd position in the Champions League table with seven points. Their record includes:

• Two wins
• One draw
• Three losses

In terms of overall performance, the team has scored ten goals but has conceded 13, leading to averages of 1.67 goals per game and 2.17 goals conceded. They also maintain 46.34 percent possession with an 81.67 percent passing accuracy.

Trend Analysis

A concerning statistic for Qarabağ is their habit of losing points. They have dropped eight points when leading, more than any other team in the competition. This trend has been evident in at least three of their last four matches.

Domestic League Standing

In Azerbaijan’s Premyer Liqası, Qarabağ demonstrates a contrasting level of consistency. The club currently sits second in the league standings with:

• 36 points from 16 matches
• 32 goals scored
• 10 goals conceded

Despite suffering just two losses this season, one of them was to league leaders Sabah FK.

Challenges in European Competitions

Historically, Qarabağ has struggled in away matches during the Champions League, failing to secure a victory since a win against Sporting Clube de Portugal in November 2022. Additionally, they have recorded only one clean sheet in their last 22 matches in European competitions, achieved in the memorable 2-0 home victory against Copenhagen on Matchday 2.

Individual Achievements

Nathaniel Brown has proven to be a standout player this season, winning 37 out of 47 duels in the Champions League. His impressive success rate of 78.7 percent is among the best in the tournament for players with over 30 challenges.

As Qarabağ FK continues in their Champions League campaign, fans will be eager to see whether the team can convert their domestic strength into European success.