Qarabag advanced in the Azerbaijan Cup with a 3-1 victory over Shamakhi FK on March 4, 2026. The match at the Tofiq Bahramov Republican Stadium saw the dominant force in Azerbaijani football overcome lower-league opposition. Qarabag, as expected, took an early lead and added a second before halftime to take firm control. Shamakhi FK showed spirit by pulling a goal back early in the second half, but Qarabag quickly restored their two-goal cushion to kill off any hopes of an upset. The match result was a routine passage into the next round for the cup holders, who will now look ahead to the latter stages of the competition as they pursue another domestic double.