Summary
Newcastle will face Qarabag in a two-legged play-off for a spot in the last 16 of the Champions League. The first matches will occur on February 17-18, 2026, with the return games a week later. Qarabag has never beaten a Premier League team in previous matches.
Key Facts
- Newcastle will play Qarabag in the Champions League play-offs.
- The play-offs determine who reaches the last 16, featuring teams placed 9th to 24th.
- Newcastle recently drew 1-1 with Paris St-Germain.
- Qarabag finished 22nd in the league phase.
- The first legs of the play-offs are on February 17-18, 2026.
- The second legs will be played one week after the first.
- Qarabag drew 2-2 with Chelsea, marking their best result against an English team.
- The 2025-26 Champions League final will be held at Puskas Arena in Budapest.
