Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso spoke about the team’s away match against Kazakhstan’s Kairat in the group stage of the 2025–26 Champions League.
Xabi Alonso for AS
The group is demanding, but the opponents we have also motivate us. [Almaty] is a special case. Let's see where it fits in, where we've been before it, and where we're going next. It's unusual. We'll have to plan the logistics as well as possible.
The group-stage draw took place on August 28. Real will play Manchester City, Liverpool, Juventus, Benfica, Marseille, Olympiacos, Monaco, and Kairat.
The match schedule will be announced later.
