Stunning comeback sees Sabah reach Champions League for the first time
Azerbaijan side Sabah fight back from 4-2 down on aggregate to beat Hapoel Be'er Sheva of Israel 6-4 on aggregate to secure their place in the main draw of the Champions League for the first time in their history.
Sabah, an Azerbaijani football team, has qualified for the Champions League for the first time in their history. They achieved this by coming back from a 4-2 deficit against Hapoel Be'er Sheva of Israel, ultimately winning 6-4 on aggregate, according to BBC Sport.
The 2026-27 UEFA Champions League will feature 36 teams, including Sabah FK. Other teams that secured their spots include Bodø/Glimt, LASK, AEK Athens, Viking FK, and Fenerbahçe, as reported by Yahoo Sports.
The Champions League will kick off on September 8 with the League Phase portion. The draw for the League Phase fixtures is set to take place in Monaco.
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