Twente vs Qarabag

Twente host Qarabag on Wednesday evening in the first leg of their UEFA Europa Conference League play-off round tie, with the winners advancing to the league phase of the 2026-27 competition. These two clubs have history at this exact stage: Qarabag famously eliminated the Dutch side to reach a European group phase for the first time, and now, years later, fate has paired them together again with a place in the main draw on the line. The return leg in Azerbaijan follows on August 27.

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Qarabag have undergone significant attacking changes since last season’s Champions League campaign. Camilo Duran has joined Celtic and Leandro Andrade has departed for Polissya, depriving manager Qurban Qurbanov of two players described as important roles in last season. The new arrivals are still adapting, though French forward Jali Muaddib has already shown promise, scoring the stunning goal that helped eliminate Dynamo Kyiv in the previous round. Wout Weghorsts presence in the Twente box looms large over the tie  Qarabags coaching staff are acutely aware that sustained pressure and a series of crosses could prove decisive for the Dutch hosts. On the Qarabag side, young defender Bense Varkonyis composure in duels against Dynamo Kyiv earned praise, while striker Musa Qurbanli has stated publicly he will strive to start in the next match and is ready to prove himself if given the opportunity.