This week, the second round of the UEFA Europa League group stage will see Qarabag host Swedish side Malmö for their first-ever European encounter.
Interestingly, this marks the 9th meeting between Azerbaijani and Swedish clubs in European competitions, as reported by Idman.biz.
Azerbaijani teams hold a dominant record, with 6 wins and only 2 losses in the previous 8 encounters, without a single draw.
Qarabag has been the most successful, having faced Swedish opposition 6 times, winning 5 matches and losing only once, with 9 goals scored and just 2 conceded. Other Azerbaijani clubs, such as Inter (now Shamakhi), have also faced Swedish teams but were eliminated after a penalty shootout.
Here's a breakdown of Qarabag’s encounters with Swedish clubs:
• 2013/14 UEFA Europa League: Qarabag vs Gefle (1:0, 2:0)
• 2016/17 UEFA Europa League: Qarabag vs Gothenburg (1:0, 3:0)
• 2023/24 UEFA Europa League: Qarabag vs Hacken (0:1, 1:2)
Vugar Kheyrullayev
Idman.biz
