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Inter Milan Faces Kairat Almaty in Champions League Clash
Milan, Italy — Inter Milan will host Kairat Almaty on November 5, 2025, as they aim to continue their perfect start in the UEFA Champions League. The match will take place at the iconic San Siro Stadium at 8 PM local time.
Inter Milan, under the guidance of manager Cristian Chivu, has been in excellent form, winning nine of their last ten matches across all competitions. They enter this fixture after securing victories against Ajax, Slavia Prague, and Union Saint-Gilloise in their Champions League outings. The Italian side has managed to keep three clean sheets in their first three league-phase fixtures, ranking them among the top teams in Europe.
In contrast, Kairat Almaty, the champions of Kazakhstan, have struggled in their Champions League debut, earning only one point from their first three matches. After suffering heavy defeats to Sporting Lisbon and Real Madrid, Kairat must step up their game if they hope to stand a chance against Inter.
The host team remains a formidable force at home, having gone unbeaten in their last 17 Champions League matches at San Siro. In fact, they have won 14 of those fixtures. Meanwhile, Kairat has yet to win a single game at the European level.
Kairat recently claimed their domestic title, finishing just above their nearest rivals Astana, but their lack of scoring in international play raises concerns. They have not managed to net a goal in five of their last six Champions League matches.
Inter captain Lautaro Martinez will lead the attack and has proven to be a consistent goal-scorer. He has netted 11 goals in his last ten Champions League outings, showcasing his crucial role in the team’s success.
Both teams face injury concerns. Inter will be without Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Matteo Darmian, while Kairat will miss Joao Paulo and Elder Santana due to long-term injuries.
As the teams prepare to meet for the first time in their histories, Inter Milan is expected to dominate the match, aiming to solidify their path to the knockout stages of the tournament.
