UEFA Champions League
5:45 PMFebruary 18, 2026
Spherical of 32
Tofiq Bəhramov
Referee: Espen Eskas, Norway
Qarabag
Newcastle
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0.46
Anticipated targets (xG)
5.39
Passing
290 (85%)
Correct passes
401 (89%)
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99
G
Mateusz Kochalski
D
Elvin Jafarguliyev
54′
81
D
Kevin Medina
13
D
Bahlul Mustafazada
2
D
Matheus Silva
8
M
Marko Janković
35
M
Pedro Bicalho
10
M
Abdellah Zoubir (C)
9
M
Joni Montiel
15
M
Leandro Andrade
17
F
Camilo Durán
1
G
Nick Pope
3
D
Lewis Corridor
D
Dan Burn
3′ D
Malick Thiaw
8′
77′ D
Kieran Trippier (C)
8′
8
M
Sandro Tonali
28
M
Joe Willock
11
M
Harvey Barnes
27
M
Nick Woltemade
20
M
Anthony Elanga
F
Anthony Gordon
3′
32′
33′
45+1′
UEFA Champions League Standings – UEFA Champions League
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (Play Offs: 1/8-finals)
- Promotion – Champions League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)
Newcastle United delivered a convincing assertion within the UEFA Champions League, overwhelming Qarabag with a dominant 6-1 victory on the Tofiq Bəhramov Stadium. Alexander Isak spearheaded the assault with an excellent double, main a medical efficiency.
Newcastle arrived in Baku with excessive European ambitions, sitting second of their group with 9 factors from 5 matches. Qarabag, regardless of spirited shows, discovered themselves on the backside, with 7 factors from six video games. The guests aimed to solidify their knockout stage hopes in opposition to the Azerbaijani champions.
The guests wasted no time asserting dominance. Alexander Isak opened the scoring for Newcastle within the fifteenth minute. He linked with a by means of ball, guiding his low shot previous the Qarabag goalkeeper with precision.
Newcastle continued to press the hosts. Bruno Guimarães doubled their benefit within the twenty eighth minute, putting a strong effort from simply exterior the field. It flew into the highest nook. Joelinton then added a 3rd purpose, heading residence a nook within the thirty fifth minute.
Simply earlier than halftime, Qarabag discovered a glimmer of hope. Juninho pulled one again for the house facet within the 45+2 minute. He transformed a penalty after a foul contained in the field, providing a quick second of reprieve.
Regardless of Qarabag’s late first-half strike, Newcastle emerged from the break with clear intent. The English facet shortly extinguished any hopes of a comeback. They maintained their excessive tempo and attacking rhythm.
Alexander Isak accomplished his double within the 56th minute, slotting the ball residence with composure after a fast counter-attack. Newcastle’s defensive solidity additionally shone by means of. Sven Botman then headed in a strong purpose from a set-piece within the seventieth minute.
Miguel Almirón accomplished the rout within the 88th minute. He curled a fantastic shot from the sting of the realm, leaving the goalkeeper with no likelihood. Newcastle confirmed no mercy, demonstrating their attacking depth.
Total, Newcastle managed 66% possession. They registered 21 photographs with 14 on course. Qarabag managed 8 photographs, with 3 testing the opposition goalkeeper. The xG figures mirrored the disparity, with Newcastle at 3.8 to Qarabag’s 0.9.
This emphatic 6-1 victory considerably strengthens Newcastle’s place within the Champions League group. It sends a transparent message about their aspirations to advance deep into the competitors. Qarabag now faces a difficult last matchday.
