US EditionCeltic Suffer an Almaty Disappointment in Shootout
Celtic failed to score in 210 minutes against Kairat Almaty, missing key attacking reinforcements and losing 3-2 on penalties, missing out on an estimated £20 million in revenue.
- On August 26, 2025, Celtic were eliminated from the UEFA Champions League qualifiers after losing 3-2 on penalties to Kairat Almaty in Kazakhstan.
- The tie ended goalless over two legs amid Celtic’s inability to convert chances and a delay in transfer activity that left Rodgers without new attacking options.
- The match included a scoreless 120 minutes with few clear chances, a saved penalty by Kairat’s 21-year-old goalkeeper Temirlan Anarbekov for Celtic’s three missed spot-kicks, and extra-time pressure from Celtic.
- Manager Brendan Rodgers described the game as “a poor game” and stressed sensible, timely investment, while supporters expressed frustration at the team and board after this disappointing exit.
- Celtic’s Champions League knockout stage hopes ended, triggering a drop to the Europa League and an estimated financial loss of £20 million for the club.
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This is a sensation: Qairat Almaty moves into the Champions League. It is a premiere for the club from Kazakhstan. In a penalty-crime the team fights against Celtic Glasgow. They are shocked. Besides Almaty further clubs will debut in the royal class.
UEFA Champions League 2025-26: Kairat stuns Celtic in shootout; Bodo/Glimt, Pafos earn first UCL spots
Celtic exited the UEFA Champions League 2025-26 in the qualifiers after a 3-2 penalty shootout defeat at Kazakhstan’s Kairat Almaty, following two goalless legs in the playoff tie.
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Media in Scotland write of a »Horror Night«: The traditional club Celtic Glasgow has shamed itself against Qairat Almaty. Kazakhs, on the other hand, cheer the biggest club success.
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Leaning Left7Leaning Right3Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution50% Left
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Left
50% Left
L 50%
C 29%
R 21%
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