Baku, September 16, 2025
Qarabağ’s U-19 side opened their UEFA Youth League campaign with a 7–1 defeat to Benfica, but the scoreline carried an uncanny family echo.
In goal for the Azerbaijani side was Teymur Hasanov, son of former national team goalkeeper Elkhan Hasanov. Nearly three decades earlier, in September 1995, Elkhan was part of the infamous “Auxerre Tragedy,” when Azerbaijan lost 0–10 to France in Euro qualifying. Substituted after conceding four goals in the first half, his replacement let in six more.
Teymur, now following in his father’s footsteps, faced a similarly punishing afternoon as Benfica’s teenagers overwhelmed Qarabağ’s defense, Oxu.Az informs.
Athletic pedigree runs in the family: his mother, Alla Hasanova, is a former player for Azerbaijan’s women’s volleyball team and club side Azerrail.
