UEFA Champions League Gameweek 2
Qarabag 2 - 0 FT FC Copenhagen
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Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Manchester City
5-3
Sunderland
⚡ Intensity
100
⚖️ Balance
91
🏆 Stakes
67
🎲 Upset
0
Eight goals, hat-trick heroics, pure chaos.
Futmetrix Verdict
55
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Gamba Osaka
0-1
Vissel Kobe
⚡ Intensity
40
⚖️ Balance
20
🏆 Stakes
78
🎲 Upset
0
Erik breaks Gamba hearts at 90'
Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Atletico Madrid
2-1
Real Madrid
⚡ Intensity
86
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
100
🎲 Upset
60
A chaotic derby flips Madrid's hierarchy.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
↓ R. Huescas ↑Y. Zague 15'
28' A. Zoubir (Pedro Bicalho)
HT
↓ Y. Moukoko ↑V. Claesson 46'
↓ Robert ↑J. Suzuki 46'
Marcos López 50'
↓ P. Hatzidiakos ↑E. Achouri 69'
70' ↓ O. Kashchuk ↑E. Addai
74' Matheus Silva
78' ↓ Leandro Andrade ↑T. Bayramov
↓ T. Delaney ↑M. Madsen 78'
78' ↓ C. Duran ↑N. Akhundzade
83' E. Addai (N. Akhundzade)
85' Toral Bayramov
90' ↓ A. Zoubir ↑Chriso
90' ↓ E. Cafarquliyev ↑M. Qurbanly
90'+3 Nariman Akhundzade
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Qarabag
Goalkeepers
Mateusz Kochalski 
MAGNET
49
Activity
49
Activity
48
Passes
1
Duels
Defenders
Matheus Silva 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
28%
Pass Acc
Bahlul Mustafazada 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Medina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Elvin Jafarguliyev 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
22%
Pass Acc
6.7
Rating
Midfielders
A. Zoubir
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Pedro Bicalho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kady Borges 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
5
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Oleksii Kashchuk 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Leandro Andrade
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
14%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Camilo Durán
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
BENCH
Shahruddin Mahammadaliyev 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Fabijan Buntić
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Samy Mmaee
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Lima
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Toral Bayramov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abbas Huseynov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Badavi Huseynov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chris Kouakou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nariman Akhundzade 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
12
Minutes
6.7
Rating
Emmanuel Addai 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Musa Gurbanli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Cabrayilzada
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
FC Copenhagen
Goalkeepers
Dominik Kotarski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Rodrigo Huescas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
15
Entry
Gabriel Pereira 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Pantelis Hatzidiakos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Marcos López
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
38%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Jordan Larsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lukas Lerager
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
35%
Pass Acc
Thomas Delaney
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Robert Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
Youssoufa Moukoko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Mohamed Elyounoussi
MAGNET
48
Activity
48
Activity
32
Passes
16
Duels
BENCH
Rúnar Alex Rúnarsson
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Oscar Gadeberg-Buur
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Munashe Garananga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Junnosuke Suzuki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yoram Zague
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Birger Meling
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Viktor Claesson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mads Emil Madsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Elias Achouri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
William Clem
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/23/2017 | FC Copenhagen | 2 - 1 | Qarabag | UEFA Champions League | Telia Parken |
| 08/15/2017 | Qarabag | 1 - 0 | FC Copenhagen | UEFA Champions League | Tofiq Bahramov Republican Stadium |
08/23/2017
08/15/2017
Qarabag Win
FC Copenhagen Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +6
P: 2 GD: +6
P: 2 GD: +5
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 2 GD: -5
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Qarabag
FC Copenhagen
Qarabag
FC Copenhagen
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Qarabag's Champions League Statement: Clinical Finish Silences Copenhagen
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 31/100. Qarabag's 2-0 demolition of FC Copenhagen at Tofiq Bahramov Stadium wasn't just a victory—it was a declaration that Europe's elite must reckon with Azerbaijan's finest.
Precision Over Possession
Copenhagen arrived in Baku unbeaten in their last four matches, boasting a balanced approach with 51% possession and a formidable 4-1-3 record. Yet Qarabag's efficiency proved lethal. Despite ceding the ball, the hosts manufactured the cleaner chances. Abdellah Zoubir broke the deadlock in the 28th minute, converting a Pedro Bicalho assist into the opening goal. The move epitomized Qarabag's ruthlessness: patient build-up, then a surgical strike. Copenhagen's defence, typically resolute, found themselves chasing shadows.
The Substitute's Impact
The decisive blow arrived in the 83rd minute when Emmanuel Addai sealed the rout from the bench. The substitute's clinical finish—assisted by N. Akhundzade—exemplified Qarabag's intensity when it mattered most. Addai's 8.7 rating reflected his transformative cameo: one goal, one key pass, and the kind of sharpness that turns matches. Meanwhile, Mateusz Kochalski's four saves in goal proved sufficient, though Copenhagen's 12 shots (four on target) suggested they created opportunities they couldn't convert.
Numbers Tell the Tale
Qarabag's xG of 1.91 versus Copenhagen's 0.98 exposed the gulf in quality. The hosts' 10 shots (six on target) versus Copenhagen's 12 attempts reflected a familiar Champions League narrative: possession doesn't guarantee penetration. Copenhagen's 20 fouls hinted at desperation creeping in as Qarabag's defensive shape tightened. At 7-1 in wins this season, Qarabag now sits atop their group with 21 points from eight matches—a stakes-defining performance that reshapes the tournament's landscape.
Key Questions
What made Emmanuel Addai the Man of the Match?
Addai's clinical 83rd-minute finish and one key pass from the bench delivered the knockout blow, earning an 8.7 rating and proving substitutes' decisive impact.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Survival Instincts at the Playoff Boundary
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 69/100. This match is a direct confrontation for the final knockout spots, where the narrow margin for error leaves both sides fighting for their European lives.
The Setup
The Tofiq Bahramov Stadium prepares for a night where the Stakes could not be higher. Both Qarabag and FC Copenhagen sit on seven points after six matches, hovering precariously around the top-24 playoff line that separates progression from elimination. For Qarabag, their Form has been a significant concern, enduring three losses in their last five continental outings, although a recent victory has restored some belief. Copenhagen arrives with a volatile Balance; while they have the clinical edge to find the net, they have leaked sixteen goals already this season, making them one of the most porous defensive units in the league stage.
Key Battle
The contest will be decided in the transition phase. Qarabag’s disciplined home midfield must contain Copenhagen's direct verticality and high-pressing front line. Without individual Stars dominating the statistical sheets, this is a pure clash of tactical systems. The home side will look to exploit the visitors' fragile back line, which has consistently struggled to maintain composure under sustained pressure during away fixtures. This is a classic crunch match where tactical discipline will outweigh individual flair.
Our Prediction
Expect a chaotic, high-scoring affair given the defensive records of both clubs. Qarabag's familiarity with their home surroundings and Copenhagen's recurring defensive lapses suggest a 2-1 victory for the hosts. The game script likely follows a cautious start followed by a frantic second half as the desperation to stay above the 24th-place line takes over.