The UEFA Champions League Qualifiers match between Rakow Czestochowa and Qarabag FK will take place at Miejski Stadion Piłkarski RKS Raków Częstochowa on Wednesday at 11:45 pm IST.
Rakow Czestochowa will be aiming to take a lead in the first leg as they welcome Qarabag FK for the second round of the Champions League qualifiers at Miejski Stadion Pilkarski Rakow on Wednesday evening. In their previous Champions League qualifying match, the hosts secured a 4-0 aggregate victory against the Estonian team Flora. On the other hand, the visitors, Qarabag FK, comfortably advanced to this round with a 6-1 aggregate win over the Gibraltar National League champions, Lincoln Red Imps, in the opening round.
Rakow Czestochowa’s remarkable rise saw them go from the Polish second tier in 2018-19 to becoming champions of the Ekstraklasa. They achieved promotion, reached the Polish Cup semi-finals, and secured second-place finishes in the following seasons. In their first Champions League appearance, they impressed in the 2021-22 UEFA Europa Conference League qualifiers, advancing to the final round. Their strong start this season includes a 3-0 victory against Jagiellonia Bialystok and four wins in their last five matches. Led by Dawid Szwarga, the team’s historic journey showcases their determination and progress, solidifying their position as a dominant force in Polish football.
Qarabag secured their tenth Azerbaijan Premier League title and third consecutive one last season with an impressive record of 28 wins in 36 matches and 91 goals scored. They became the second Azerbaijani team to reach a European group stage in the 2014-15 UEFA Europa League and made history as the first Azerbaijani team to reach the UEFA Champions League group stage in the 2017-18 season. Despite not winning a match in the Champions League group stage, it was a remarkable achievement for Azerbaijani football. Ending last season with four wins in their last five league matches, they currently boast a three-match winning streak in this year’s Champions League qualifiers. Under Gurban Gurbanov’s leadership, they aim to reach the third qualification round for the ninth time.
Rakow Czestochowa probable starting lineup: Kovacevic, Svarnas, Arsenic, Rundic, Tudor, Kochergin, Lederman, Carlos, Nowak, Cebula, Zwolinski
Qarabag FK probable starting lineup: Mahammadaliyev, Vesovic, Mustafazada, Guseynov, Cafarguliyev, Jankovic, Romao, Benzia, Andrade, Zoubir, Xhixka
Rakow Czestochowa
| Opponents | Score |
| Jagiellonia | 3-0 (W) |
| Flora | 3-0 (W) |
| Legia | 0-1 (L) |
| Flora | 1-0 (W) |
| U. Cluj | 2-1 (W) |
Qarabag FK
| Opponents | Score |
| Lincoln Red Imps | 4-0 (W) |
| Lincoln Red Imps | 2-1 (W) |
| CSKA Sofia | 1-0 (W) |
| Legia | 0-2 (L) |
| Ferencvaros | 3-3 (D) |
| Results | Score |
| Rakow beat Qarabag | 3-0 |
The UEFA Champions League Qualifiers match between Rakow Czestochowa and Qarabag FK will take place at Miejski Stadion Piłkarski RKS Raków Częstochowa on Wednesday at 11:45 pm IST.
| Rakow Czestochowa vs Qarabag FK | Key Details |
| Date | July 25 |
| Venue | Miejski Stadion Piłkarski RKS Raków Częstochowa |
| Kickoff time in Poland | 8:15 pm (Wednesday) |
| Kickoff time in Azerbaijan | 10:15 pm (Wednesday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 11:45 pm (Wednesday) |
Football fans in Poland can catch the live action via TVP Sport while those in Azerbaijan can watch the match via CBC Sport Azerbaijan.
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