Qarabag Pull Off Stunning Champions League Comeback Against Benfica

Azerbaijan’s FK Qarabag made history with a 3-2 comeback win over Benfica in Lisbon. This was their first-ever Champions League victory and a huge upset in European football.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Benfica started strong, leading 2-0 in 16 minutes. Enzo Barrenechea scored the first goal with a header from a corner. Vangelis Pavlidis added another with a quick finish. But Qarabag fought back, shocking the Lisbon crowd.

THE REMARKABLE TURNAROUND

The comeback began with Leandro Andrade’s powerful shot. Camilo Durán then equalized with a brilliant finish. The drama peaked when Oleksiy Kashchuk scored the winner, sealing Qarabag’s unforgettable victory.

MAN OF THE MATCH PERFORMANCE

Camilo Durán was the star of the match. He scored the equalizer and led Qarabag’s attack in the second half. His movement and finishing were too much for Benfica’s defense.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR BOTH TEAMS

For Qarabag, this is their greatest moment in Europe and shows they belong in the Champions League. The win boosts their confidence for future matches. For Benfica, this defeat adds pressure on manager Bruno Lage after a dramatic loss at home. Currently, Benfica has started their league season with three wins and a draw from four matches in the Primeira Liga, a strong position given their recent performance.