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Overview
- The victory came two days after an 11-hour, multi–time zone trip of more than 7,000 kilometers to Almaty for the second group-stage match.
- Kylian Mbappé converted a first-half penalty and added two second-half goals, with Camavinga and Brahim Díaz completing the scoreline.
- Xabi Alonso had urged a quick reset following the 5–2 loss to Atlético Madrid and said he would need contributions across the squad.
- Real Madrid traveled without several first-choice defenders, including Dani Carvajal and Éder Militão, due to recent injuries.
- Kairat, a first-time group-stage participant that sold out its 23,000-seat stadium, started brightly but remains on zero points after losing 4–1 to Sporting in its opener.