The team celebrated as if they had won the championship after drawing Real Madrid in the Champions League.

29/08/2025 02:43:00 FieldFrenzy

The Kairat Almaty players observed the 2025/26 Champions League group stage draw with great focus, bursting into cheers when they found out they would face Real Madrid.

Under the bright lights at the 2025/26 Champions League group stage draw, Kairat Almaty—a team that has just made a historic milestone for both the club and Kazakh football—secured their first-ever official spot in the Champions League group stage, an unprecedented achievement.

Đội bóng ăn mừng như vô địch khi bốc thăm trúng Real Madrid tại C1 694046 — The coaching staff and players of Kairat Almaty were thrilled to be drawn against Real Madrid in the Champions League.

During the draw ceremony, the Kairat Almaty players reached an emotional high upon hearing they would face Real Madrid, a giant of European football; the entire team, staff, and coaches celebrated loudly as if they had already won the title.

Đội bóng ăn mừng như vô địch khi bốc thăm trúng Real Madrid tại C1 694047 — They celebrated as though they had claimed the championship.

Facing Real Madrid is an unbeatable challenge but also a source of immense pride. This match symbolizes Kairat’s fighting spirit and stands as proof of their ambition to rise on the continental stage, despite previously facing limits in reputation and resources. Fueled by excitement, Kairat Almaty enters the Champions League as a “mysterious giant” full of confidence and aspiration.

Earlier, Kairat caused a sensation by eliminating Celtic in a penalty shootout after two scoreless legs, winning 3–2 on penalties. Goalkeeper Temirlan Anarbekov was the hero, saving three shots. This achievement made them the second Kazakh representative and the easternmost European club ever to reach the Champions League group stage through qualifiers.

Although they cannot match Real Madrid’s prestige and level, Kairat will certainly pose a challenge to Los Blancos, who must travel about 6,000 km. The distance and travel time represent significant obstacles that could prevent Real Madrid players from performing at their peak when visiting Kairat.