In the Champions League group stage, Azerbaijani team Qarabağ held Chelsea to a draw in their fourth match. Chelsea opened the scoring in the 16th minute with a goal from Estava. Qarabağ equalized in the 29th minute through Leandro Andrade. In the 39th minute, Marco Jankovic scored from a penalty awarded for a handball, giving Qarabağ the lead before halftime.
In the second half, Alexandru Garnacho, who came on as a substitute in the 52nd minute, scored the equalizer for Chelsea. Chelsea made attempts to find a winning goal, but Qarabağ’s defense held firm. After four matches, both teams have accumulated 7 points. In another match, Cypriot team Paphos achieved their first-ever Champions League victory by defeating Spanish side Villarreal 1-0, with Derrick Lakasen scoring the historic goal in the 46th minute. Despite creating several chances, Villarreal could not avoid defeat.