The UEFA Champions League rarely serves up easy journeys. For Shelbourne FC, the second qualifying round meant Qarabağ FK in Baku – a destination where distance, paperwork and logistics can weigh almost as heavy as the opponent.
That’s where way2events comes in. Because when margins are tight, preparation makes the difference.
Tailored travel for Europe’s biggest stage
A trip of 5,000 km is all about giving players and staff the headspace to focus purely on football.
• Direct charter Dublin–Baku with full slot coordination and operational handling.
• Streamlined visa support, eliminating delays before take-off.
• Elite accommodation, secure and recovery-focused, handpicked for a Champions League squad.
Every movement anticipated. Every detail checked. No compromises.
Matchday logistics: flawless when it mattered most
European away games can easily collapse into chaos when thousands of fans converge and local systems are under pressure, but not on our watch. From airport to hotel, hotel to stadium, and stadium back to the runway, every transfer was executed with clockwork precision, including a post-match departure straight after the final whistle that ensured a safe and seamless return. Behind the scenes, our choreography gave Shelbourne the one thing you can’t buy in Baku: calm.
Beyond the scoreline
On the pitch: a narrow 1–0 defeat.
Off the pitch: a masterclass in logistics.
While Qarabağ took a narrow advantage on the pitch, the professionalism of Shelbourne’s journey reflected a club fully prepared for Europe’s top stage. With recovery, focus, and stability guaranteed, players and staff could concentrate entirely on performance.
Because European football isn’t only about goals – it’s about creating conditions where teams can perform. And that’s exactly what this journey delivered.
Baku presented distance, complexity, and logistical demands.
Way2events delivered calm, certainty, and complete focus on the game.
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