27.08.2025 16:37
Kazakhstan's football team Kairat Almaty, valued at a total of 12 million euros, qualified for the Champions League for the first time in its history by eliminating Celtic.
In the UEFA Champions League playoff round, Kazakhstan representative Kairat faced Scottish representative Celtic in the second leg of the match, which ended 0-0 in the first leg. The normal time and extra time of the match played at Kazakhstan's Ortalyk Stadium also ended 0-0.
THEY ELIMINATED CELTIC IN PENALTIES
In the match that went to a penalty shootout, Kairat defeated the visiting team Celtic 3-2 and earned the right to compete in the Champions League for the first time in its history.
FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THEIR HISTORY
Kairat will compete in the Champions League for the first time in its history. The Kazakhstan team Kairat, with a squad value of 12 million euros, started its Champions League journey from the first qualifying round, advanced through 3 rounds, and reached the group stage. Kairat's incredible success will bring the world's biggest teams to the heart of Asia after the draw.