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

Dive into Bwin’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 secured a 4-2 victory over Qarabağ in this Europa League encounter. Qarabağ took an early lead when Camilo Durán scored in the 10th minute, assisted by Marko Jankovic, but Ajax equalised through Kasper Dolberg in the 39th minute with an assist from S. Steur. The hosts regained the advantage shortly after the break with Matheus Silva’s goal in the 47th minute, yet Ajax’s recent string of losses seemed to fuel their determination as they mounted a comeback in the latter stages.

The turning point came late on, with Oscar Gloukh netting in the 79th minute assisted by Lucas Rosa, followed quickly by Anton Gaaei’s strike in the 82nd minute assisted by D. Konadu. Oscar Gloukh then sealed the win with his second goal in the 90th minute, assisted by Mika Godts, capping a dominant finish for the visitors. Qarabağ’s form, marked by recent defeats including losses to Napoli and Athletic Club, highlighted their struggles to hold leads, while Ajax broke a run of four straight losses with this resilient performance.

Ajax edged possession with 53% compared to Qarabağ’s 47%, allowing them to build more attacks and record six corners against the hosts’ four, which reflected their slight control in creating set-piece opportunities. Successful dribbles were close, with Ajax at 44 and Qarabağ at 39, suggesting both sides posed threats in transition, but Ajax’s four assists compared to Qarabağ’s one underlined their sharper final-third play. Only one yellow card was shown, to Ajax’s Youri Baas in first-half stoppage time, and both teams used all five substitutions, with no red cards or penalties influencing the flow.

Qarabağ made changes starting at 59’ when Nariman Akhundzada replaced Leandro Andrade, followed by Oleksiy Kashchuk for Camilo Durán at 70’, and a triple switch at 87’ where Joni Montiel came on for Pedro Bicalho, Toral Bayramov for Elvin Cafarquliyev, and Dani Bolt for Matheus Silva. Ajax adjusted at 65’ with D. Konadu replacing Kasper Dolberg and Youri Regeer for Ko Itakura, then at 76’ Mika Godts for Raúl Moro and Davy Klaassen for S. Steur, before Kian Fitz-Jim came on for J. Mokio at 84’, which helped maintain their momentum in the closing stages.

The match swung on key goals and timely substitutions that shifted momentum towards Ajax in the second half. Qarabağ struck first with Camilo Durán’s 10th-minute effort assisted by Marko Jankovic, but Kasper Dolberg’s 39th-minute equaliser, set up by S. Steur, kept Ajax in contention before Matheus Silva restored the hosts’ lead at 47’. A yellow card to Youri Baas in the 45+1st minute added tension for Ajax, yet their substitutions proved decisive, injecting energy that led to a late flurry.

Ajax’s breakthrough came via Oscar Gloukh’s 79th-minute goal assisted by Lucas Rosa, followed by Anton Gaaei’s quickfire strike at 82’ with D. Konadu providing the assist, and Gloukh’s second at 90’ assisted by Mika Godts to complete the turnaround. Qarabağ’s triple substitution at 87’ aimed to shore up the defence but arrived too late to stem the tide, while Ajax’s earlier changes at 65’ and 76’ helped them dominate the final phases without any penalties or red cards altering the outcome.

Qarabağ lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Camilo Durán and Matheus Silva featuring prominently in attack, the former opening the scoring early on. Marko Jankovic provided key support with an assist, while midfield partnerships involving Pedro Bicalho helped maintain structure before late changes. Defensive efforts from players like Elvin Cafarquliyev aimed to contain Ajax’s threats, though the setup struggled against the visitors’ late pressure.

Ajax deployed a 4-3-3 shape, allowing Oscar Gloukh to shine in forward areas with his brace, supported by Kasper Dolberg’s first-half goal and Anton Gaaei’s contribution. Assists from S. Steur, Lucas Rosa, D. Konadu, and Mika Godts highlighted effective attacking partnerships, while midfielders like Ko Itakura provided balance before substitutions. The formation enabled fluid transitions, with Youri Baas in defence picking up the game’s only yellow card.

Bwin’s Man of the Match was Oscar Gloukh, who stood out with two goals that proved crucial in Ajax’s comeback victory. Although he recorded zero assists and created no big chances, his four key passes demonstrated sharp vision in unlocking Qarabağ’s defence. Starting the game, Gloukh’s performance turned the tide late on, showcasing his ability to deliver under pressure.

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, extending a poor run that includes recent losses to Napoli and Athletic Club, plus a draw with Chelsea, leaving them in 22nd place on seven points. This form puts them in a precarious position, needing points to climb away from the lower reaches of the table.

Ajax have just claimed a 4-2 away win over Qarabağ, breaking a streak of four consecutive defeats including heavy losses to Benfica, Galatasaray, Chelsea, and Olympique Marseille, which sees them sitting 34th on three points. This victory provides a much-needed boost as they look to escape the bottom end of the standings. Their next fixture is against Feyenoord on 2025-12-14 at 13:30, with the opposition currently TBC on TBC points, presenting an opportunity to build form in what could be a key clash for climbing the table.

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