Real Madrid, Kairat Contest Champions League Largest Mismatch in Almaty

Real Madrid is set to face Kairat of Kazakhstan in the Champions League, marking a historic matchup as the first European Cup/Champions League game played so far east, in Almaty. Real Madrid boasts a rich history with 133 trophies over 123 years, including 36 Spanish league titles, while Kairat, established in 1954, has won the Kazakhstan Premier League four times and recently qualified for the Champions League group stage. Meanwhile, in LaLiga, FC Barcelona secured a comeback victory over Real Sociedad, with Pedri González delivering an outstanding performance highlighted by a record 105 completed passes and earning match MVP honors. Atlético Madrid achieved a rare and historic 5-2 victory against Real Madrid, their highest goal tally against the city rival since 1950, signaling a strong start to their season. In the Bundesliga, Harry Kane set a new record by scoring 100 goals in just 104 games, the shortest span in the top five European leagues, further cementing his status as a top striker. Additionally, in handball, Füchse Berlin continued their success with a dominant away win in the EHF Champions League, powered by Mathias Gidsel's 13 goals and Dejan Milosavljev's 17 saves, while young Portuguese player Francisco Costa reached 103 goals in the competition.