Qarabağ Secure Dramatic 2-2 Draw Against Chelsea in Champions League Clash

November 6, 2025: Qarabağ FC delivered a stunning performance, holding Chelsea to a 2-2 draw in their UEFA Champions League group stage encounter at the Tofig Bahramov Stadium on Wednesday. The result underscored Qarabağ’s tactical resilience, challenging Chelsea’s bid for an early qualification to the round of 16.

The game kicked off with Qarabağ taking the lead in the 26th minute through Leandro Andrade, exploiting a rare Chelsea defensive error. The Blues responded swiftly, with 18-year-old Brazilian prodigy Estêvão Willian netting his second consecutive Champions League goal, making history as the youngest South American to achieve this milestone. Qarabağ regained control before halftime with a Marko Janković penalty in the 38th minute, awarded after a debated foul.

Chelsea mounted a late surge, with substitute Alejandro Garnacho equalizing in the 53rd minute. Despite being reduced to 10 men following a red card, Qarabağ’s disciplined defense and swift counter-attacks frustrated Chelsea’s attack, managed by Enzo Maresca. The draw keeps Chelsea in the qualification race but exposes defensive frailties, while Qarabağ’s spirited display bolsters their hopes of advancing. Both teams now turn their focus to upcoming European fixtures with renewed determination.