Kairat Almaty will host Real Madrid in what promises to be a tough test for the Kazakh champions. Their debut in the Champions League group stage has been a mixed bag so far. After a heavy 4-1 defeat to Sporting Lisbon on matchday one, Kairat will be eager to bounce back in front of their home fans.
Domestically, Kairat are fighting for the title in Kazakhstan. Recent wins over Zhenis 3-1, Aktobe 1-0, and Okzhetpes 1-0 show they are in solid form and hungry for success. Despite their determination, the step up to Europe's top competition presents a serious challenge.
Real Madrid, meanwhile, started their campaign with a 2-1 win over Olympique de Marseille . The victory came via two penalties from Kylian Mbappe, highlighting some struggles breaking the opposition from open play, Softfootball reported.