Azerbaijan's Qarabag shocked the footballing world in the first leg of their Europa League tie against German giants Bayer Leverkusen. Despite being major underdogs, Qarabag tore into the Bundesliga leaders with fearless attacking play, building a commanding 2-0 lead by halftime.
Now, heading into the return leg at the BayArena, the question remains: can Qarabag maintain their impressive form and pull off another upset against a team chasing an undefeated season? The passionate atmosphere of a packed BayArena will be a significant hurdle, but Qarabag have already proven their ability to rise to the occasion.
While Leverkusen ultimately salvaged a draw in the first leg, they were undoubtedly rattled by Qarabag's early dominance. They face a crucial encounter at home, needing a win of any kind to progress to the quarter-finals and keep their dream of an undefeated season alive.
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