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Sabah FC midfielder Veljko Simić has moved to the top of the scoring charts in the qualifying rounds of this season's UEFA Champions League, AzerNEWS reports.

The Serbian midfielder scored in the second leg of the third qualifying round against Denmark's AGF in Baku, taking his tally to five goals. As a result, the 31-year-old player has moved into first place in the standings.

Simić is currently followed by Anderson Talisca of Fenerbahçe and Mario Kvesić of Celje, who have scored four goals each.

Note that Sabah FC, having eliminated AGF 5–2 on aggregate, will face Israel's Hapoel Be'er Sheva in the playoff round.

The Azerbaijani champions will play the first leg on August 19 in Bucharest, Romania, while the return leg will take place in Baku on August 25.

The UEFA Champions League is a continental tournament that brings together the best teams from Europe's top domestic leagues.

It is widely regarded as the pinnacle of club football, attracting millions of fans worldwide.

Clubs from UEFA's member countries compete for the title, which is seen as the ultimate achievement for European club teams.

The 2026/27 UEFA Champions League is actively underway, having kicked off its qualifying rounds in July 2026.

The tournament will feature 36 teams in the league phase, culminating in the final at the Estadio Metropolitanoin Madrid, Spain, on June 5, 2027.