Today, the next matches of the UEFA Champions League play-off round will be held.
Modern.az reports that the "Qarabağ" club, which will compete in this stage for the first time in its history, will host England's "Newcastle" in Baku. The match, to be held at the Tofiq Bahramov Republican Stadium, will start at 21:45. The match will be officiated by Norwegian referee Espen Eskos.
The return match between these teams will start on February 25 at 00:00.
The winner of the "Qarabağ" - "Newcastle" pair will face "Barcelona" or "Chelsea" in the 1/8 final.
Champions League, play-off round, first legs
21:45. "Qarabağ" (Azerbaijan) - "Newcastle" (England)
Referees: Espen Eskos, Jan Erik Engan, Isak Elias Bashevkin, Sigurd Kringstad
VAR: Rob Dieperink
AVAR: Dennis Higler
Tofiq Bahramov Republican Stadium
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February 18
21:45. "Qarabağ" (Azerbaijan) - "Newcastle" (England)
00:00."Bodø/Glimt" (Norway) - "Inter" (Italy)
00:00."Club Brugge" (Belgium) - "Atlético" (Spain)
00:00."Olympiacos" (Greece) - "Bayer" (Germany)
