Qarabağ faced CSKA Sofia in a UEFA Europa League fixture on Thursday, July 23, 2026, as both European clubs unveiled their tactical lineups for the match.
Lineups and Formations
Qarabağ manager Qurban Qurbanov deployed a 4-2-3-1 formation anchored by goalkeeper M. Kochalski.
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The starting defensive line featured Matheus Silva, B. Várkonyi, captain B.
Hüseynov, and Bruno Langa.
Pedro Bicalho and M. Janković formed the defensive midfield pairing, while O.
Kashchuk, Kady Borges, and A. Zoubir supported central striker Z.
Sawo up front for the home side.
CSKA Sofia manager Hristo Yanev selected a 4-4-2 setup with F. Lapoukhov starting in goal.
Á. Martino, F.
Rodríguez, T. Ivanov, and Pastor comprised the defensive line for the visiting team.
The midfield was managed by S. Sensi, team captain Bruno Jordão, J.
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Gbamin, and M. Ebong, while L.
Godoy paired with I. Pittas in attack.
Key Moments and Substitutions
In disciplinary actions, Janković received a yellow card in the 37th minute before being replaced by R. Cephas in the 56th minute.
Additional second-half substitutions for Qarabağ included E. Cəfərquliyev, Č.
Makreckis, J. Mouaddib, and Joni Montiel.
CSKA Sofia picked up two yellow cards during the contest, with Godoy cautioned in the 35th minute and Rodríguez booked in the 77th minute.
Yanev executed five substitutions, bringing on J. Zwarts, I.
Solet, T. Ouorou, M.
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Brahimi, and P. Panayotov in the closing stages.
