After securing a victory in their first Champions League match against Olympique Marseille, Real Madrid, led by Xabi Alonso, is set to take on Kairat Almaty in the second round of the league. The journey from Madrid spans over 4,000 miles, culminating in an 11-hour flight. The matchup is particularly significant as it’s the second instance of a Kazakh team competing against a Spanish club in the Champions League, following the previous encounters between Astana and Atletico Madrid. Here’s a rundown of what to expect:
Viewing Information
- Date: Tuesday, September 30
- Time: 12:45 p.m. ET
- Location: Ortalyq stadion, Almaty, Kazakhstan
- Live stream: Paramount+
- Odds: Kairat +2500; Draw +988; Real Madrid -1136
Real Madrid’s squad, valued at over €1 billion, faces a Kairat team with a market worth of only €12.73 million, highlighting a stark disparity in resources.
Possible Lineups
Kairat XI: Sherhan Kalmurza; Erkin Tapalov, A. Martynovich, Egor Sorokin, Luis Mata, Damir Kasabulat; Ofri Arad, Aleksandr Mrynskiy, Valeri Gromyko, Jorginho; Dastan Satpaev.
Real Madrid XI: Thibaut Courtois; Raul Asencio, Dean Huijsen, David Alaba, Alvaro Carreras; Eduardo Camavinga, Fede Valverde; Franco Mastantuono, Jude Bellingham, Vinícius Junior; Kylian Mbappe.
Prediction
Despite the arduous journey, Real Madrid is expected to secure a convincing win. PREDICTION: Kairat 0, Real Madrid 6.
Matchday 2 TV Schedule
All times are in US/Eastern.
| TUESDAY, SEPT. 30 | TIME | HOW TO WATCH |
|---|---|---|
| UEFA Champions League Matchday | 12 p.m. | Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo Network |
| Kairat Almaty vs. Real Madrid | 12:45 p.m. | Paramount+ |
| UEFA Champions League Today | 2:00 p.m. | Paramount+, CBS Sports Network |
