Article by Alexandru Tomuțiu – Published Wednesday, October 22, 2025 20:39 / Updated Wednesday, October 22, 2025 21:08
Qarabag continued their excellent form in the Champions League and surprised Athletic Bilbao with the goal scored by midfielder Leandro Andrade (26) after just 49 seconds of play.
After two wins in the first two legs against Benfica and FC Copenhagen, the Azerbaijan champions led away from Athletic Bilbao after just 49 seconds of play, through the goal signed by Leandro Andrade.
Leandro Andrade, the first player to score 3 times in the first minute in European cups
The away team's goal scorer is Leandro Andrade, who subscribed to goals in the first minute in European competitions. The 26-year-old player became the first footballer to score in the first minute in three different European matches, according to sportalblic.rs.
He scored in the first minute in December 2023 against Hacken (2-1) in the Europa League group stage, as well as against FCSB in January. The Romanian champion prevailed in that match with a score of 3-2, thanks to the goals scored by David Miculescu and Adrian Șut, the author of a double.
The Portuguese-born player needed just 48 seconds to put San Mames at ease with a goal that rattled the net past Unai Simon.
He plays for the Cape Verde national team, recently qualified for the 2026 World Cup. He has 7 matches in the national team shirt. He has yet to score or provide an assist.
He has been at Qarabag since 2022 and is valued at 2.5 million euros, according to the specialist website transfermarkt.com.
