"Qarabagh" once again made its name on the top in 2025, not only with results, but also with the character, unwavering will and spirit of victory it demonstrated."

Offsideplus.az reports that these words were made by "Qarabagh" President Tahir Gözel in a statement to the club's website regarding the results of 2025. He expressed 2025 in the following words:

"The year we left behind was remembered with countless unforgettable memories on the football fields, from joy to tears, from pride to exciting moments. Our team, which completed the 2024/25 season with great success and confidence, once again confirmed its leadership in the country's football as the champion of Azerbaijan for the 12th time and began its next historical journey from the second qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League.

The determination demonstrated on the field in the qualifying rounds, every game, every struggle and every final whistle carried us to the main stage of the UEFA Champions League for the second time. The victories over giant European clubs such as Benfica and Copenhagen were not just points, but a source of pride for all Azerbaijani football. Qarabagh wrote its name into the golden pages of our football history as the first Azerbaijani representative to win in the main stage of the UEFA Champions League.

The magnificent, breathtaking and proud struggle with the English giant Chelsea, who became the club world champion, once again showed that Qarabagh has the power to stand on the same level as the strongest in Europe. Every point won, every moment experienced left an indelible mark in the hearts of millions of our fans.

These successes are not a coincidence. Behind every victory, every historical moment lies years of hard work, dedication, professionalism and great faith. Our team, fighting worthy of our name and history both within the country and in the international arena, maintained the prestige of Azerbaijani football and took it to even greater heights.

The unwavering love and support of our fans, the determination of our players on the field, the unity and family spirit that reigns in our club have become the greatest victory, the most valuable gain of 2025. With this unity, this confidence and this pride, we will continue our path towards greater goals and higher peaks in the coming years. Because the name of this path is “Qarabagh” and this story is just beginning.

I heartily congratulate our people on the upcoming December 31st – World Azerbaijanis Solidarity Day and the New Year. This significant day both expresses the unity and solidarity of Azerbaijanis living in different corners of the world, and creates new hopes and new goals for each of us on the eve of the new year. The support of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Mr. Ilham Aliyev, especially in the development of our country and sports, including the successes of our team, is undeniable and gives us great enthusiasm.

Taking this opportunity, I would like to sincerely congratulate the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Mr. Ilham Aliyev, and wish him good health, new successes in his activities for the development of our country and the well-being of our people.

I believe that in the coming year, thanks to unity, faith and determination, we will achieve even greater achievements. Our team, realizing its responsibility, will work with all its might and give our people new joys and proud moments. May 2026 be successful, fruitful and memorable for every Azerbaijani.