Overview
- The match is set for Tuesday, 30 September, in the Champions League league phase at the Ortalyq Stadion in Kazakhstan.
- Real Madrid completed an unusually long trip of roughly 10 hours to reach Kazakhstan, according to reports citing AFP.
- Up to five regular defenders are unavailable for Madrid: Dani Carvajal, Éder Militao, Trent Alexander‑Arnold, Antonio Rüdiger and Ferland Mendy.
- Kairat are making their Champions League debut and lost 4–1 to Sporting in their opening game, while Madrid started with a 2–1 win over Marseille.
- Viewers can watch on ESPN and Disney+ across much of Latin America, Movistar Liga de Campeones in Spain, TNT Sports in Mexico, and TUDN/Unimás with additional streaming options in the United States.