Liverpool is set to face Azerbaijani champions Qarabag FK in a historic UEFA Champions League encounter at Anfield.

According to Offsideplus.az, this match marks the first-ever competitive meeting between these two clubs in European football history. While the "Reds" have never faced an Azerbaijani opponent before, Qarabag has a challenging record against English sides, having failed to secure a win in their previous eight attempts.

This league phase fixture is particularly significant as Qarabag sets a new record for the longest distance traveled by any team to play a European match at Anfield.

Liverpool enters the game as strong favorites, but Gurban Gurbanov’s side is known for their resilience and ability to challenge elite European giants.