Qarabag FK produced one of the most dramatic moments of the Champions League season, scoring a stoppage-time winner to defeat Eintracht Frankfurt 3-2. The historic victory at the Tofiq Bahramov Stadium not only kept Qarabag’s European dreams alive but officially ended Frankfurt’s hopes of progressing in the competition.
Mustafazade Makes History in Topsy-Turvy Clash
The night belonged to Behlul Mustafazade, who etched his name into the record books by becoming the first Azerbaijani player to score in the Champions League. His goal, coming with the very last kick of the game, sparked scenes of jubilation in Baku and moved Qarabag to 19th in the table with 10 points—virtually guaranteeing them a place in the play-offs.
Frankfurt’s Defensive Frailties Exposed
The German side arrived in Azerbaijan in turmoil, having dismissed head coach Dino Toppmoller just days prior. Their struggles continued early on as Colombian forward Camilo Duran fired Qarabag ahead within four minutes.
Frankfurt, showing signs of a resurgence, managed to claw back through Can Uzun and a second-half penalty from Fares Chaibi. However, they were unable to contain the marauding runs of Elvin Cafarquliyev, who provided his second assist of the night for Duran’s brace, before Mustafazade delivered the final knockout blow.
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Elimination for the Eagles
With only four points from seven matches, Eintracht Frankfurt currently sits in 33rd place and is mathematically eliminated from the competition. Their final match against Tottenham Hotspur will now be a matter of pride, while Qarabag prepares for a high-profile trip to face Liverpool at Anfield on January 28th.
Wilson Gaspar is a football analyst covering the UEFA Champions League, focusing on match previews, tactical reviews, and the performance of Europe’s top clubs throughout the competition.
