TNS Suffer Champions League Defeat in Azerbaijan

8 Jul 2026

The New Saints suffered a Champions League defeat in Azerbaijan, leaving them with work to do in their European campaign. Away trips in qualifying are rarely simple, and the result showed the challenge Welsh clubs face when stepping into continental competition. TNS must now respond quickly if they want to keep their hopes alive. European qualifiers can turn on small details, so improving defensive concentration and making home advantage count will be essential in the next leg.