Qarabag scored 2 goals before the break but unfortunately couldn't protect the score in the second half.
Azerbaijan's champion Qarabag played their next European Cup match today.
Idman.biz reports that the team coached by Gurban Gurbanov will take part in the first match of the R16 final stage.
Aghdam Club faced the leader of the German Bundesliga Bayer. Qarabag, which was defeated twice by the Leverkusen representative in the group stage (1:5, 0:1), tried to stumble against a strong opponent at home.
This is Azerbaijan's first match in the Europe Cup round of 16 finals. The team of Gurbanov, who achieved a historic result by advancing the playoffs, fought to stop their opponent, who has an unbeaten streak.
It should be noted that the return match between the teams will be held on March 14 in Leverkusen.
Europa League
Round of 16 final, first game
March 7,
21:45. Qarabag - Bayer - 2:2
Goals: Yassin Benzia, 26 Juninho Olavio, 45+2, Florian Wirtz, 70. Patrick Schick, 90+2
Referee: Benoit Bastien (France)
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