A new page was opened in the history of Azerbaijani football, Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev said at a meeting with the squad of Garabag football club on Thursday.

“A new page was opened in the history of the football of our country. FC Garabag qualified for the UEFA Champions League group stage, and I sincerely congratulate you on this historic victory,” said the president. “You gave the people of Azerbaijan the joy of victory. In a tense struggle, you once again demonstrated that Azerbaijani sportsmen are strong, professional and attached to their people and state, and worthy represent their country on the international arena.”