UEFA Champions League
5:45 p.mFebruary 18, 2026
Round of 32
Tofig Bahramov
Referee: Espen Eskas, Norway
Karabakh
Newcastle
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0.46
Expected Goals (xG)
5.39
Passing by
290 (85%)
Accurate passes
401 (89%)
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99
G
Mateusz Kochalski
6.5
d
Elvin Jafarguliyev
54′
81
d
Kevin Medina
5.3
13
d
Bahlul Mustafazada
6.2
2
d
Matheus Silva
5.2
8
m
Marko Jankovic
6.2
35
m
Pedro Bicalho
5.9
10
m
Abdellah Zoubir (C)
6.5
9
m
Joni Montiel
6.2
15
m
Leandro Andrade
6.2
17
F
Camilo Durán
6.3
1
G
Nick Pope
6.3
3
d
Lewis Hall
6.9
d
Dan Burns
3′ d
Malick Thiaw
8′
77′ d
Kieran Trippier (C)
8′
8
m
Sandro Tonali
6.9
28
m
Joe Willock
7.2
11
m
Harvey Barnes
6.7
27
m
Nick Woltemade
6.3
20
m
Anthony Elanga
6.3
F
Anthony Gordon
3′
32′
33′
45+1′
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Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (Play Off: Round of 16)
- Promotion – Champions League (Play Off: Round of 16)
Newcastle United made a resounding statement in the UEFA Champions League, overwhelming Qarabag with a dominant 6-1 win at the Tofiq Bəhramov Stadium. Alexander Isak led the attack with a superb brace, leading a clinical performance.
Newcastle arrived in Baku with great European ambitions, being second in their group with 9 points from five games. Qarabag, despite displays of spirit, found themselves at the bottom, with 7 points from six games. The visitors looked to consolidate their knockout stage hopes against the Azerbaijan champions.
The visitors wasted no time asserting dominance. Alexander Isak opened the scoring for Newcastle in the 15th minute. He connected with a deep pass, guiding his low shot past the Qarabag goalkeeper with precision.
Newcastle continued to press the hosts. Bruno Guimarães doubled their lead in the 28th minute, making a powerful effort from outside the area. It flew into the top corner. Joelinton added a third goal, heading home a corner in the 35th minute.
Just before the break, Qarabag found some hope. Juninho pulled one back for the hosts in the 45+2 minute. He converted a penalty after a foul inside the area, offering a brief moment of respite.
Despite Qarabag’s goal at the end of the first half, Newcastle came out of the break with clear intent. The English team quickly extinguished any hope of a comeback. They maintained their high tempo and attacking tempo.
Alexander Isak completed his brace in the 56th minute, calmly scoring the ball after a quick counter-attack. Newcastle’s defensive solidity also shone through. Sven Botman then headed home a powerful goal from a set piece in the 70th minute.
Miguel Almirón completed the scoring in the 88th minute. He curled a good shot from the edge of the area, leaving the goalkeeper with no chance. Newcastle showed no mercy, showing their attacking depth.
Overall, Newcastle controlled 66% of the possession. They registered 21 shots with 14 on goal. Qarabag managed 8 shots, with 3 testing the opposition goalkeeper. The xG figures reflected the disparity, with Newcastle at 3.8 to Qarabag’s 0.9.
This emphatic 6-1 victory significantly strengthens Newcastle’s position in the Champions League group. It sends a clear message about their aspirations to advance deep into the competition. Qarabag now face a challenging final day.
