Celtic vs. Kairat Lineups: Predicted Starting XI, Team News, Injury Latest for Champions League Playoff First Leg

Celtic vs. Kairat lineups: Predicted starting XI, team news, injury latest for Champions League playoff first leg

Already firmly stuck in at the start of the 2025/26 campaign, Celtic have been drawn against Kazakhstani club Kairat Almaty for the Champions League playoffs, with the first leg set for Wednesday at home.

Kairat Almaty players warned of 'psychological pressure' of facing Celtic

Kairat Almaty players will have to withstand 'psychological pressure' to avoid being blown away by Celtic, they have been warned

Celtic v Kairat Almaty injury news: 4 out and 1 doubt with Brendan Rodgers likely to restore quartet

Here is the latest team news ahead of Celtic v Kairat Almaty in the Champions League playoff at Celtic Park on Wednesday.

'We've Proved It' - Callum McGregor Eyes Celtic History

Callum McGregor believes Celtic are closing in on a major milestone in Europe. The team are just two matches away from reaching the Champions League for the fourth year in a row, something the club has never achieved before. Standing in their way are Kairat Almaty, with a place among Europe’s elite and a £40 […] The post ‘We’ve Proved It’ – Callum McGregor Eyes Celtic History first appeared on Celts Are Here.

‘FULLY PREPARED,’ POSITIVE RODGERS

CELTIC are potentially just three hours away from a £40million Champions League windfall. Kairat stand in the way of the massive financial reward with the first leg of the crucial play-off taking place at Parkhead tomorrow night. Then all eyes will be on the second leg in Kazakhstan on Tuesday in the encounter that will determine who goes into the next stage of European football’s elite… Source

Predicted Celtic XI vs Kairat Almaty: Six changes, much-criticised striker returns + defensive reshuffle

How Celtic could line-up against Kairat Almaty for the Champions League play-off round first leg at Parkhead