The UEFA Champions League group-stage match between Sporting CP of Portugal and Kairat Almaty of Kazakhstan is scheduled for September 18-19 in Lisbon. The match will be broadcast live at midnight Kazakhstan time on Qazaqstan TV. This game marks Kairat's debut in the Champions League, with the Kazakh club making history as it faces Portuguese opposition for the first time. Kairat, once on the brink of collapse, has made a significant breakthrough, featuring two Israeli players at its core. They qualified by defeating Celtic on penalties in the playoff round, despite having less than 30% possession across the two legs. Sporting CP, which has struggled recently in the Champions League, aims to break a six-match winless streak in the competition. Historically, Sporting has a poor scoring record this season, with only 13 goals in last season's Champions League, and has lost its last eight away European matches. The match is highly anticipated, with both teams eager to improve their standings early in the tournament. Key players include Viktor Gyökeres, who scored most of Sporting’s goals last season before transferring to Arsenal, and Kairat's Israeli players Uzi Dann and Dan Glazer. The game features intense competition, with live updates indicating a closely contested match, including yellow cards and missed chances. Overall, this match represents a historic moment for Kairat and a critical fixture for Sporting as they seek their first victory in this Champions League campaign.