
FC Garabagh Creates Sensation in Madrid
Baku / 01.11.17 / Turan: The Azerbaijani football club Garabagh for the first time performing in the group stage of the Champions League created a sensation in Madrid, having played with the Spanish FC Atletico Madrid in a draw 1: 1.
In the match that took place at the new stadium Vanda Metropolitano in Madrid, FC Garabagh opened the score. At the 40th minute a midfielder of the Agdam team Michel sent the ball into the Atletico goal with his head after a corner kick.
The Spaniards fought back at the 56th minute. Three minutes later, the player of FC Garabagh Pedro Henrique was removed for a rough game.
Despite playing in the minority, FC Garabagh kept the onslaught of FC Atletico and earned the second point in its debut season in the Champions League.
Recall that FC Garabagh plays in the C group of the Champions League, along with the clubs Roma, Chelsea, and Atletico. FC Roma is in the lead with 8 points, FC Chelsea has 7 points, and FC Atletico has 3 points. -71D-
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