By Farid Zohrabov

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BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 17. President of
Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev made a post on his social media accounts regarding FK
Qarabağ’s first victory in the league phase of the UEFA Champions

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“On the occasion of winning their first victory in the league
phase of the continent’s most prestigious club tournament – the
Champions League, I sincerely congratulate Aghdam’s Qarabağ
football club. This is a historic triumph for Azerbaijani football
and Azerbaijani sports.

“Qarabağ’s brilliant comeback victory in the away match against
Benfica, one of Europe’s most established clubs, demonstrates its
indomitable spirit and determination to fight.

With this victory, our native club has brought great joy to the
people of Azerbaijan. Every Azerbaijani is proud of Qarabağ
creating miracles in Europe.

I wish our club every success and new victories in the next
matches of the Champions League.”