Kick-off on February 18, 2026, at 19:45.

As part of the UEFA Champions League, the first playoff match between Qarabağ and Newcastle United will take place at Tofiq Bahramov Stadium in Baku. The Azerbaijani side meets an English Premier League representative for the third time in the current tournament campaign, highlighting the high level of competition this season. For the British club, this will be its second visit to the Caucasus after a draw thirteen years ago against Anzhi.

Qarabağ demonstrated impressive scoring ability in home matches during the league phase, defeating Copenhagen 2-0, Eintracht 3-2, and sharing points with Chelsea, 2-2. The team’s attacking leader is Camilo Durán, who recorded four goals and two assists in the previous stage. Historically, the hosts rarely lose at home, suffering only six defeats in their last twenty-five tournament matches, including qualification rounds. Watch Qarabağ vs Newcastle United on 18.02.2026 online on MEGOGO.

Newcastle United delivered confident performances in away matches during the league phase, thrashing Union Saint-Gilloise 0-4 and drawing with Bayer and PSG. Anthony Gordon remains the key attacking figure, scoring six goals in the current campaign. The English side shows strong attacking efficiency away from home, failing to score in only two of its last eleven away matches in the competition. In Baku, the visitors will face organized pressure from the hosts, requiring maximum defensive concentration and clinical finishing. Watch the live broadcast of Qarabağ vs Newcastle United on 18.02.2026 online on MEGOGO.