Overview
- Kickoff is set for Tuesday at 18:45 CEST in Almaty (16:45 UTC), 12:45 p.m. ET in the U.S., 10:45 a.m. in Mexico and 11:45 a.m. in Peru.
- Broadcasts are confirmed on ESPN and Disney+ across much of South America, on Movistar Liga de Campeones in Spain, and on TNT Sports with streaming on Max in Mexico.
- In the United States, coverage is listed on TUDN and Unimás, with streaming options that include TUDN platforms, Prime Video and other services.
- Reports note significant defensive absences for Real Madrid, including Dani Carvajal sidelined and Éder Militão managing ankle issues, with rotation under consideration after the long trip.
- Kairat make their Champions League group-stage debut in the first competitive meeting between the clubs, with an Italian officiating crew led by Marco Guida assigned.