Pre-Match Press Conference Kairat Almaty vs Real Madrid

 

📢 Pre-Match Press Conference

 

Kairat Almaty vs Real Madrid

Kick-off: 17:45 (Champions League)

 

Xabi Alonso (Real Madrid mana

ger):

Xabi Alonso (Real Madrid manager):

 

> “It’s the Champions League — the opponent or the location doesn’t change our goal: we want to win. We started well in the group with a home victory, and now it’s about keeping that momentum away from home. Kairat are new to this competition, but they fully deserve their place here. We’ve studied them carefully — they’re direct, well organized, and at home they’ll be extra motivated. We have to be focused from the very first minute.”

 

 

 

 

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🔑 Key Talking Points

 

On Kairat Almaty:

“We’ve watched their matches against Celtic and Sporting. They have a strong midfield core and different attacking profiles. They’re clear in their style and very competitive. Playing here in Almaty won’t be easy — they’ll have the crowd and energy behind them.”

 

On Real Madrid’s approach:

“Playing well means pressing well, defending well, and attacking with intensity. We’ll put out a competitive XI — whoever plays, they’re all Real Madrid players. We have many options in midfield and wide areas, and that gives us strength.”

 

On the long trip to Kazakhstan:

“Travel is no excuse. In football, the team that adapts best is the team that wins. It’s just another game, and we’re ready.”

 

On bouncing back after the Madrid derby loss:

“The defeat hurt, but it’s part of our process. Sometimes to take two steps forward you take one back. Now the focus is the Champions League, and tomorrow is another chance to show our identity.”

 

 

 

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⚖️ Advantage Check

 

Real Madrid → Experience, squad depth, Champions League pedigree.

 

Kairat Almaty → Home advantage, physical energy, and nothing to lose as underdogs.

 

 

 

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🔥 Dangerous Player Watch

 

Kairat Almaty: Their attack is built around Bauyrzhan Islamkhan (creative midfielder and set-piece threat). He’s capable of unlocking defenses if given time and space.

 

Real Madrid: Expect Jude Bellingham to be central again — his late runs and leadership in midfield are key.

 

 

 

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📊 Prediction

 

Real Madrid are favorites on paper, but Kairat at home will not roll over easily. Expect Kairat to fight hard early with the crowd behind them, but Madrid’s quality should show.

👉 Prediction: Real Madrid win, but in a tough, physical match (1–3).