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Liverpool's Champions League opponents reluctantly abandoned their own stadium
- Qarabag were forced to abandon their Imarat Stadium in 1993 amid the Nagorno-Karabakh war and now play in Baku.
- The club now plays at the Azersun Arena in Baku and aims to return to Aghdam someday.
- Aghdam is a ghost town and its stadium ruins remain visible today, hindering a return.
- Qarabag president Ilham Aliyev signaled support for returning to Qarabag land, though timelines are unclear.
- Club officials say a UEFA Category IV stadium could host top European matches in the area once safe to develop.
- Qarabag has historically secured points against top clubs, including Chelsea, in European competition.
- The team relocated from Aghdam after the conflict to continue playing internationally.
- Qarabag's match against Liverpool is part of their Champions League qualifying push.
- The Imarat Stadium is still referenced in historical context with the Nagorno-Karabakh War as backdrop.
- Qarabag's current ground capacity is under 5,000, highlighting limited in-country venue options.
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