KuPS took a commanding step toward the UEFA Champions League group stage with a 2–0 victory over Kairat Almaty in the second qualifying round on Tuesday, 22 July 2025. The match kicked off at 15:00 UTC at an undisclosed venue, with Spanish referee Alejandro Muñiz Ruiz officiating. The score remained 0–0 at half-time before KuPS broke through in the second half to secure the win.

For KuPS, this result was a major boost in their quest to reach the Champions League group stage for the firs...