Newcastle United is making early inroads against Qarabag in their Champions League playoff first leg, with Joe Willock and Harvey Barnes testing the Azerbaijani side. The Magpies carved open the Qarabag defense in the opening minutes, with Barnes hitting a shot that went out for a corner.
Qarabag responded with their own attacking moves, working the ball effectively on the left flank before Joni Montiel's effort was blocked, resulting in a corner kick for the home side. The match kicked off at 5.45pm GMT with both teams looking to gain an advantage in this crucial playoff encounter.