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Kairat Almaty Ousts Celtic to Reach Champions League's 36-Team Phase

Goalkeeper Temirlan Anarbekov's three penalty saves sealed Kairat's place in UEFA's expanded league phase.

Kairat players celebrate after winning the Champions League playoff second leg soccer match between Kairat and Celtic at Ortalyk stadium in Almaty, Kazakhstan, Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Alikhan Sariyev)
El Kairat Almaty fue fundado en 1954. Foto: Reuters
Jugadores del Kairat se avalanzan sobre el portero Temirlan Anarbekov tras vencer al Celtic en el playoff de la Liga de Campeones el miércoles 27 de agosto del 2025.(AP Foto/Alikhan Sariyev)
La fase de liga de la UEFA Champions League se iniciará el 16 de septiembre.

Overview

  • After two 0-0 legs, Kairat advanced on penalties in Almaty with Temirlan Anarbekov stopping three spot kicks.
  • The victory sends a Kazakh club into this stage for the first time since FC Astana about a decade ago.
  • Kairat will be in Thursday's draw in Monaco alongside clubs such as Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid.
  • Celtic drops into the UEFA Europa League after losing the playoff.
  • Logistical questions now loom, with AP noting Almaty sits four time zones east of many opponents and Spanish reports placing Kairat in pot four and highlighting a potential 8,000-kilometer trip for Athletic Bilbao if they are paired.