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

Dive into Ladbrokes’ 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 beat Qarabağ 4-2 in this Europa League clash. Qarabağ took an early lead when Camilo Durán scored in the 10th minute, but Ajax equalised through Kasper Dolberg in the 39th. Matheus Silva put Qarabağ ahead again shortly after the break in the 47th, yet Ajax turned the game around late on with goals from Oscar Gloukh in the 79th, Anton Gaaei in the 82nd, and another from Gloukh in the 90th. This result extends Qarabağ’s poor run, with just one win in their last five matches, including recent defeats to Napoli and Athletic Club.

Ajax’s comeback showed resilience after a string of losses in their recent form, having been beaten by Benfica, Galatasaray, Chelsea, and Marseille in quick succession. The visitors made key substitutions around the hour mark, which helped shift momentum, while Qarabağ’s triple change in the 87th minute came too late to stem the tide. Overall, Ajax deserved the win for their persistence in the final stages, capitalising on Qarabağ’s fading energy.

Ajax edged possession with 53% to Qarabağ’s 47%, suggesting they controlled the tempo slightly more, which aligned with their higher count of successful dribbles at 44 compared to 39, indicating better individual flair in breaking lines. They also led in corners 6-4, pointing to more attacking territory, and recorded four assists against Qarabağ’s one, showing sharper final balls that unlocked the defence late on. Both sides used all five substitutions, with Ajax making double changes at 65’ and 76’ to refresh their lineup, while Qarabağ held off until a late triple switch at 87’, possibly reacting to fatigue.

Discipline was clean for Qarabağ with no cards, but Ajax picked up one yellow, and there were no reds or penalties to disrupt the flow. No injury-time goals were flagged beyond the standard timeline, keeping the focus on open play.

The match swung on early goals and a late Ajax surge, starting with Camilo Durán’s 10th-minute strike assisted by Marko Jankovic for Qarabağ, followed by Kasper Dolberg’s equaliser in the 39th assisted by S. Steur. Matheus Silva restored Qarabağ’s lead unassisted in the 47th, but substitutions proved pivotal as Ajax brought on D. Konadu and Youri Regeer at 65’, then Mika Godts and Davy Klaassen at 76’, boosting their attack. Oscar Gloukh levelled in the 79th with Lucas Rosa’s assist, Anton Gaaei put them ahead in the 82nd via D. Konadu, and Gloukh sealed it in the 90th assisted by Godts.

Qarabağ’s changes included Nariman Akhundzada replacing Leandro Andrade at 59’, Oleksiy Kashchuk for Camilo Durán at 70’, and a late trio at 87’ with Joni Montiel for Pedro Bicalho, Toral Bayramov for Elvin Cafarquliyev, and Dani Bolt for Matheus Silva. Ajax’s only card was a yellow for Youri Baas in first-half stoppage time, while their final sub saw Kian Fitz-Jim replace J. Mokio at 84’.

Qarabağ lined up in a 4-2-3-1 shape, with Camilo Durán and Matheus Silva providing the attacking threat up front, as evidenced by their goals, while Marko Jankovic offered support in midfield with his assist. Pedro Bicalho anchored the centre before his late exit, and Elvin Cafarquliyev contributed from the back until substituted.

Ajax deployed a 4-3-3 formation, allowing Oscar Gloukh to shine in attack with his brace, supported by assists from Lucas Rosa and Mika Godts, who came on as a substitute. Kasper Dolberg led the line early with his goal before being replaced by D. Konadu, while Anton Gaaei added width and a crucial strike.

Oscar Gloukh earned Ladbrokes’ Man of the Match award for his decisive performance, netting twice in the 79th and 90th minutes to turn the game in Ajax’s favour. Though he didn’t register assists or create big chances, his four key passes highlighted his influence in breaking down Qarabağ’s defence.

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 a tough spell with only one win from their last five games, including draws and losses against sides like Chelsea and Napoli.

Ajax have just secured a 4-2 away win over Qarabağ, a bright spot after four straight losses in recent matches against Benfica, Galatasaray, Chelsea, and Marseille. Currently 34th on three points, they face Feyenoord on 2025-12-14 at 13:30, a chance to build momentum and pull away from the lower reaches of the standings.

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