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Kairat Beats Celtic on Penalties to Reach Champions League for First Time

Goalkeeper Temirlan Anarbekov saved three spot kicks to send the Kazakh club, UEFA’s easternmost entrant, into Thursday’s Monaco draw.

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 alegría de Pafos, el club de 11 años que jugará la Champions League.

Overview

  • After two 0-0 legs including extra time, Kairat advanced 3-2 in a shootout with Anarbekov denying three Celtic attempts.
  • Kairat is only the second club from Kazakhstan to reach the Champions League league phase, following Astana in 2015.
  • Celtic drops into the Europa League after failing to convert in open play and from the spot.
  • Pafos FC and Bodø/Glimt also sealed first-ever places in the 36-team phase through Tuesday’s qualifiers.
  • Almaty’s long travel and time-zone demands pose logistical challenges for visiting teams, with matchups to be set in the Aug. 28 draw in Monaco.