Xabi Alonso’s perfect start to the season came to an abrupt end at the weekend, as his Real Madrid side were dismantled by Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid.

It was their heaviest derby defeat since the 2014/15 campaign, and the first time they had conceded five goals to their city rivals since 1950/51. Still, Los Blancos have started the season in fine form, and will hope to bounce back from their recent setback. 

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📂 Kairat Almaty v Real Madrid Cheat Sheet

📈 Kairat Almaty v Real Madrid Form & Tactics

Last season, Kairat Almaty won their first league title since 2020, and they are on track to make it back-to-back domestic trophies. After 24 games, they are currently top of the Kazakhstan Premier League, having won their last three consecutive league games. However, the Champions League has proven to be a few levels above what they are used to, and they were picked apart by Sporting Lisbon in round one.

The hosts racked up 21 shots worth 3.81 xG, translating that to four goals. That was even despite Sporting spurning five big chances, including a missed penalty. Midweek, Kairat were able to return to winning ways, securing their 16th victory of the season to maintain their two-point gap on second place.

Early on in his tenure as Real Madrid manager, Xabi Alonso was dealt a 4-0 defeat against PSG to knock them out of the Club World Cup - perhaps the feeling around camp now is similar. Despite the lengthy summer break before the next competitive fixture, his side responded to that setback by winning seven matches to kick off the new campaign. The Spaniard will hope once again that defeat can warrant a strong response, and this matchup against Kairat is ideal to get back on track.

📔 Kairat Almaty v Real Madrid Formation & Team News

But such a damning defeat is likely to bring personnel changes. Raul Asencio replaced Eder Militao at half-time in the Madrid derby and will be pushing for a start in the Champions League. Jude Bellingham’s return to the starting lineup after recovering from injury didn’t quite go to plan, and the Englishman is likely to be rested midweek as Alonso is expected to manage his minutes. Franco Mastantuono will be the player hoping to take his spot after scoring his first goal of the season against Levante.

Trent-Alexander Arnold picked up an injury on his Champions League debut for Real Madrid against Marseille, while Dani Carvajal was also taken off in the Madrid derby. Raul Asencio, who had replaced Eder Militao at half-time, had to fill in at right back for the final 30 minutes. Carvajal seems set to miss this clash, while the Brazilian is touch-and-go, more likely to sit this one out.

Kairat were able to make some changes at the weekend, as Jorginho featured only in the second half of their domestic clash. However, the Portuguese international seems set to start against Real Madrid, as Kairat are likely to deploy a similar system as we saw against Sporting Lisbon.

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