Hapoel Be'er Sheva Impresses Azerbaijani Media in Champions League Playoff

Hapoel Be'er Sheva is currently facing Sabah FK in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League qualifying playoff. The Israeli champions took an early lead, leaving the Azerbaijani side stunned. Local Azerbaijani media outlets praised Be'er Sheva's performance and quality. Qol.az described their start as "stunning," noting the Israeli team’s high readiness and the difficulty Sabah has had in coping so far. Sportinfo highlighted the pressure Be'er Sheva applied, stating the Israeli team is "very high quality" and proving they are worthy of the Champions League. Meanwhile, Offsideplus.az acknowledged Sabah’s determination to compete for Champions League qualification, emphasizing the challenge but leaving the door open for a comeback. The match reflects the high stakes of the Champions League qualifiers and the respect Be'er Sheva has earned abroad.