Meet the Ultimate Fan Álvaro Who Follows Real Madrid All the Way to Almaty in the Champions League
Real Madrid’s Champions League Adventure Takes Them to Kazakhstan
Real Madrid Faces Kairat Almaty in UEFA Champions League
On September 29, 2025, Real Madrid will continue their UEFA Champions League journey with a match in Kazakhstan, facing Kairat Almaty. Dedicated fans, including Álvaro Quevedo, are traveling great distances to support their favorite team in this crucial match.
From London to Almaty: A Fan’s 8,000 km Journey
Álvaro Quevedo, originally from Santander, Spain, now resides in London, England. His passion for Real Madrid drives him to travel over 8,000 kilometers from London to Almaty. “This will be my 20th trip with Madrid during the Champions League,” Álvaro shares with Emegypt.
The Cost of Supporting a Dream
Álvaro discloses that his expenses for flights and accommodation amount to €720 ($844.70). “I flew from London to Istanbul, then to Almaty, totaling around twelve hours of flight time, costing me €420 ($492.70). I also booked a three-star hotel in Almaty for five days,” Álamo explains, which cost him €300 ($351.90).
Experiencing Almaty: Local Culture and Hospitality
Álvaro describes Almaty as a city with “wonderfully low prices.” Local recommendations include trying the local delicacies such as horse meat and camel milk. However, Álvaro notes that there isn’t much of a football atmosphere ahead of the match, with few team jerseys visible around the city.
A Journey of Passion: 20 Matches Following Real Madrid
Álvaro recounts his experiences in London and his love for Real Madrid: “I moved to London to learn English and stayed. Currently working at a hospital as a nursing assistant, I’m hoping to find work in my field. I never saw Real Madrid live until 2022 at Chelsea’s field, and since then, I’ve seen 20 matches away from home.”
Kairat Almaty: A Historic UEFA Champions League Group Stage Debut
Kairat Almaty, founded in 1954, makes history by participating in the Champions League group stage for the first time. As a member of UEFA since 2002, Kazakhstan’s domestic league is not highly ranked in competitiveness.
- The game will be held at Ortalyq Stadion in Almaty, which accommodates around 23,000 spectators.
- Almaty, located less than 300 kilometers from the Chinese border, poses a unique logistical challenge for Real Madrid.
- Weather conditions could impact the match, with dry cold and low temperatures typical of the region in September and October.
The presence of Real Madrid versus Kairat Almaty marks a significant event, drawing attention to a region typically outside the European football spotlight and adding another chapter to the vast reach of top-tier European football. Expect an exciting showdown as history unfolds in Kazakhstan.
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