Inter Milan Defeats Kairat Almaty to Preserve Perfect Champions League Record

Inter Milan maintained their perfect record in the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League, securing a 2-1 win over Kairat Almaty at San Siro on November 5, 2025. This victory was their fourth consecutive win, keeping them tied on 12 points with Bayern Munich and Arsenal.

The match began with Inter controlling possession but struggling against Kairat’s organized defense. Federico Dimarco tested Kairat’s goalkeeper early on, and Lautaro Martínez had a chance blocked on the line. Inter’s appeals for a penalty were dismissed following a VAR review. Just before halftime, Martínez finally broke the deadlock, scoring his eighth goal of the season after a series of deflections from a Denzel Dumfries cross.

Kairat equalized ten minutes into the second half when Ofri Arad headed in a corner kick, surprising Inter’s defense. However, the Italian side quickly regained the lead in the 67th minute. Piotr Zieliński assisted Carlos Augusto, whose powerful shot from outside the box found the bottom corner, sealing the victory.

Despite the win, Inter faced criticism for their inability to convert possession into goals and defensive lapses that allowed Kairat to score. Carlos Augusto acknowledged the need for greater focus, suggesting that while they played well, better chances could have been utilized.

Kairat Almaty, making their Champions League debut, showed commendable resilience and organization, earning praise for their performance against a leading European club. With this win, Inter moves closer to knockout stage qualification, requiring only four more points from their remaining matches, with upcoming challenges against Liverpool and Arsenal.