

Kairat Almaty defeated KuPS 3-0 in the second qualifying round of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League at Almaty Ortalyk Stadium on July 29, 2025.
Kairat Almaty opened the scoring in the first half with a well-placed finish. The home side doubled their lead before halftime through a clinical counterattack. A third goal in the second half sealed the dominant victory.
Kairat Almaty registered 15 shots with 6 on target, while KuPS managed only 4 attempts with 1 on goal. The hosts maintained 58% possession throughout the match.
The second leg of this qualifying tie will be played at KuPS's home ground on August 5, 2025, with Kairat Almaty holding a commanding 3-0 aggregate lead.