Qarabag manager Gurban Gurbanov, pictured on November 5, 2020 © Reuters
After sweeping through their first qualifying tie, Qarabag FK meet Bulgarian champions Ludogorets Razgrad on Tuesday, as they begin their battle for a place in the Champions League playoffs. The Azeri side crushed Lincoln Red Imps to reach the third round, while their visitors for this week’s first leg have already come through two knockout contests.
Qarabag vs. Ludogorets (Tuesday, 5.00pm)
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Malmo and PAOK continue their attempts to reach the main stage of the Champions League when they square off in the first leg of their third qualifying round tie on Tuesday evening. Both teams came through entertaining tussles in the previous round to ensure that they will play some form of European competition from September onwards.
We say: Qarabag FK 2-1 Ludogorets Razgrad
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In the first leg of the third Champions League qualifying round, FC Midtjylland are set to host Ferencvaros at MCH Arena on Tuesday. The home side have five points in Denmark’s premier division after three matchweeks, while the visitors have three points after one game in Hungary’s top flight. Ferencvaros’ Raul Gustavo celebrates winning the UEFA Champions League, second qualifying round, second leg match at Park Hall, Oswestry on July 30, 2024 [on August 4, 2024] © Imago
