Qarabağ 2-4 Ajax: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Coral’s post-match review of Qarabağ 2-4 Ajax in the Champions League on Wednesday, 10 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Ajax came away with a convincing 4-2 win over Qarabağ in this Europa League clash. The hosts got off to a flyer when Camilo Durán found the net in the 10th minute, putting Qarabağ ahead early on. But Ajax fought back before the break, with Kasper Dolberg levelling things up in the 39th minute, making it all square at half-time. Coming off a string of recent losses, including heavy defeats to Chelsea and Marseille, Ajax looked determined to turn their form around here.

Qarabağ regained the lead straight after the restart through Matheus Silva’s goal in the 47th minute, but that sparked a late Ajax onslaught. Oscar Gloukh equalised in the 79th minute, Anton Gaaei put them ahead in the 82nd, and Gloukh sealed it with another in the 90th. This result snaps Ajax’s poor run of four straight losses, while Qarabağ’s tough spell continues after recent defeats to Napoli and Athletic Club, leaving them searching for consistency.

Ajax edged possession with 53% compared to Qarabağ’s 47%, showing they controlled the ball slightly more, which helped them build pressure late on. They also had more corners at 6 to 4 and completed more successful dribbles with 44 against 39, suggesting they were a bit sharper in attack and created better chances on the break. Ajax racked up four assists to Qarabağ’s one, underlining their teamwork in front of goal, though they picked up the game’s only yellow card.

Both sides used all five substitutions, with Qarabağ making changes like Nariman Akhundzada coming on for Leandro Andrade at 59 minutes and a triple switch at 87 minutes where Joni Montiel replaced Pedro Bicalho, Toral Bayramov came in for Elvin Cafarquliyev, and Dani Bolt took over from Matheus Silva. Ajax freshened things up too, with D. Konadu replacing Kasper Dolberg at 65 minutes, and later Mika Godts coming on for Raúl Moro at 76 minutes, which seemed to boost their late surge. No red cards or penalties disrupted the flow, keeping it a straightforward battle.

The game burst into life early when Camilo Durán scored for Qarabağ in the 10th minute, assisted by Marko Jankovic, giving the hosts a deserved lead after a bright start. Ajax responded just before half-time with Kasper Dolberg’s equaliser in the 39th, set up by S. Steur, and things got feisty when Youri Baas picked up a yellow card in stoppage time. Qarabağ edged ahead again through Matheus Silva’s unassisted strike in the 47th, but the tide turned late on.

Ajax’s substitutions paid off as they piled on the pressure, with Oscar Gloukh netting twice – first in the 79th assisted by Lucas Rosa, then in the 90th with help from Mika Godts – while Anton Gaaei’s 82nd-minute goal, assisted by D. Konadu, proved the real turning point. Qarabağ tried to shake things up with changes like Oleksiy Kashchuk replacing Camilo Durán at 70 minutes, but it wasn’t enough to stem the visitors’ comeback.

Qarabağ lined up in a solid 4-2-3-1 shape, focusing on a strong midfield base with players like Pedro Bicalho anchoring things before his late substitution. Up front, Camilo Durán and Matheus Silva formed a dangerous partnership, both getting on the scoresheet, while Marko Jankovic provided key support with his assist. The setup allowed for quick counters, but they struggled to hold off Ajax’s late push after changes like Elvin Cafarquliyev making way for Toral Bayramov.

Ajax set out in an attacking 4-3-3 formation, which let them push forward effectively, with Oscar Gloukh shining in midfield by grabbing a brace. Kasper Dolberg led the line well early on, scoring before being replaced by D. Konadu, and partnerships like S. Steur’s assist work stood out before Davy Klaassen came on for him. The shape gave them width, especially after subs like Mika Godts replacing Raúl Moro added fresh legs for the decisive late goals.

Coral’s Man of the Match goes to Oscar Gloukh, who turned the game on its head with two crucial goals in the closing stages. Even without any assists or big chances created, his four key passes showed real vision and helped Ajax unlock Qarabağ’s defence when it mattered most. Starting the game, he was the standout performer in a match where Ajax needed someone to step up and deliver.

Recent Champions League matches:

• Loss: 2-4 vs Ajax (H)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Napoli (A)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Chelsea (H)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Athletic Club (A)
• Win: 2-0 vs FC København (H)

Recent Champions League matches:

• Win: 4-2 vs Qarabağ (A)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Benfica (H)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Galatasaray (H)
• Loss: 1-5 vs Chelsea (A)
• Loss: 0-4 vs Olympique Marseille (A)

Qarabağ have just suffered a 2-4 home defeat to Ajax, adding to their recent woes with only one win in their last five outings, including losses to Napoli and Athletic Club plus a draw with Chelsea. Sitting 22nd on seven points, they’re in a tricky spot and will be desperate for a positive result in their next match.

Ajax have just secured a 4-2 away victory over Qarabağ, breaking a run of four consecutive losses including heavy defeats to Benfica, Galatasaray, Chelsea, and Marseille. Currently 34th on three points, this boost sets them up for a big clash against Feyenoord on 2025-12-14 at 13:30, with the opponents’ details still to come – they’ll be aiming to carry this momentum forward and start climbing the table.

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