"Bayer is one of the best, stable performing teams in Europe"
Idman.biz reports that this was said by Qarabag head coach Gurban Gurbanov, who made a statement to the website of the Aghdam club.
Commenting on today's draw of the 1/8 final stage of the Europa League, the experienced specialist recalled that they met Bayer in the group stage. Gurbanov said that they will try to play well in the matches against a strong opponent: "The draw of the 1/8 final stage of the Europa League ended with a good result. Bayer became the opponent of Qarabag, which everyone knows well from the Bundesliga and European Cups. Our fans saw this team live in the group stage. We were rivals with this team again. I visited the camp of this club, I was interested in the working principles. They created a very serious team. They have head coaches who are willing and don't like to lose. I think it will be an interesting game. Although it is a strong competitor. We had a discussion and interesting ideas with Xabi Alonso in Leverkusen. Meetings with Bayer are a great experience for us. We will try to fight hard for our fans, so that we can play well and get a good result. The arrival of such great teams in Baku is a reason for the love of football in Azerbaijan, a great experience for everyone."
It should be noted that the first match between Qarabag and Bayer will be held on March 7 in Baku, and the return match will be held a week later in Leverkusen.
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