Qarabag head coach Gurban Gurbanov shared his thoughts at a press conference regarding the upcoming UEFA Champions League play-off match against Newcastle.

Offsideplus.az reports that the specialist discussed the importance of the game for gaining experience, noting that they are facing a deep-rooted and powerful club. He mentioned that although preparation time was short, his players are approaching the match with great responsibility.

Gurbanov noted that Newcastle has a challenging playing style and excels at neutralizing their opponents. Despite this, he emphasized that the team will strive to display a courageous and high-quality performance in front of their home fans. The coach also highlighted the need for a balanced approach, stating that while they aim to be creative and seek options at the opponent's goal, they must remain disciplined in defense to counter the high quality of the rival players. He concluded by saying that the reality of the opponent's quality often surpasses tactical intentions and they must carefully consider the dynamics of both legs.

The match will take place TODAY at the Tofiq Bahramov Republican Stadium, starting at 21:45.