UEFA Champions League
5:45 PMFebruary 18, 2026
Round of 32
Tofiq Bəhramov
Referee: Espen Eskas, Norway
Qarabag
Newcastle
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0.46
Expected goals (xG)
5.39
Passing
290 (85%)
Accurate passes
401 (89%)
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99
G
Mateusz Kochalski
D
Elvin Jafarguliyev
54′
81
D
Kevin Medina
13
D
Bahlul Mustafazada
2
D
Matheus Silva
8
M
Marko Janković
35
M
Pedro Bicalho
10
M
Abdellah Zoubir (C)
9
M
Joni Montiel
15
M
Leandro Andrade
17
F
Camilo Durán
1
G
Nick Pope
3
D
Lewis Hall
D
Dan Burn
3′ D
Malick Thiaw
8′
77′ D
Kieran Trippier (C)
8′
8
M
Sandro Tonali
28
M
Joe Willock
11
M
Harvey Barnes
27
M
Nick Woltemade
20
M
Anthony Elanga
F
Anthony Gordon
3′
32′
33′
45+1′
UEFA Champions League Standings – UEFA Champions League
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (Play Offs: 1/8-finals)
- Promotion – Champions League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)
Newcastle United delivered a resounding statement in the UEFA Champions League, overwhelming Qarabag with a dominant 6-1 victory at the Tofiq Bəhramov Stadium. Alexander Isak spearheaded the attack with a superb double, leading a clinical performance.
Newcastle arrived in Baku with high European ambitions, sitting second in their group with 9 points from five matches. Qarabag, despite spirited displays, found themselves at the bottom, with 7 points from six games. The visitors aimed to solidify their knockout stage hopes against the Azerbaijani champions.
The visitors wasted no time asserting dominance. Alexander Isak opened the scoring for Newcastle in the 15th minute. He connected with a through ball, guiding his low shot past the Qarabag goalkeeper with precision.
Newcastle continued to press the hosts. Bruno Guimarães doubled their advantage in the 28th minute, striking a powerful effort from just outside the box. It flew into the top corner. Joelinton then added a third goal, heading home a corner in the 35th minute.
Just before halftime, Qarabag found a glimmer of hope. Juninho pulled one back for the home side in the 45+2 minute. He converted a penalty after a foul inside the box, offering a brief moment of reprieve.
Despite Qarabag’s late first-half strike, Newcastle emerged from the break with clear intent. The English side quickly extinguished any hopes of a comeback. They maintained their high tempo and attacking rhythm.
Alexander Isak completed his double in the 56th minute, slotting the ball home with composure after a quick counter-attack. Newcastle’s defensive solidity also shone through. Sven Botman then headed in a powerful goal from a set-piece in the 70th minute.
Miguel Almirón completed the rout in the 88th minute. He curled a fine shot from the edge of the area, leaving the goalkeeper with no chance. Newcastle showed no mercy, demonstrating their attacking depth.
Overall, Newcastle controlled 66% possession. They registered 21 shots with 14 on target. 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 faces a challenging final matchday.