FC København 3-2 Kairat: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Ladbrokes’ post-match review of FC København 3-2 Kairat in the Champions League on Wednesday, 26 November 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

FC København took control early in the first half, opening the scoring through V. Dadason in the 26th minute after a steady build-up. They maintained pressure but couldn’t add to their tally before the break, with Kairat struggling to create clear chances. The game remained tight, but FC København looked the more composed side going into half-time.

The second half saw FC København extend their lead when J. Larsson converted a penalty in the 59th minute, followed by Robert’s goal in the 73rd to make it 3-0. Substitutions came thick and fast, with FC København making changes at 69’, 79’, and 90+1’, while Kairat adjusted at 64’, 69’, and 78’. Kairat mounted a late comeback with D. Satpaev pulling one back in the 81st minute and O. Baybek scoring in the 90th, but it wasn’t enough to overturn the deficit.

FC København edged possession with 54% compared to Kairat’s 46%, which helped them dictate the tempo and create more opportunities, as evidenced by their five corners to Kairat’s zero. Successful dribbles were close at 42 for FC København and 36 for Kairat, suggesting both sides had moments of individual flair, but FC København’s dominance in set-pieces likely contributed to their goals.

Discipline was an issue for Kairat, with four yellow cards against FC København’s two, and no red cards on either side. FC København also benefited from one penalty taken and scored, while both teams used all five substitutions, with Kairat recording the only assist in the stats despite the tight contest.

The substitutions played a role in the late drama, as Kairat’s changes at 64’ saw O. Baybek replace D. Glazer, at 69’ G. Zaria came on for Jorginho and J. Stanojev for V. Gromyko, and at 78’ A. Sadybekov replaced D. Kasabulat with Ricardinho coming on for Edmilson Santos. These fresh legs helped their comeback.

For FC København, M. Elyounoussi replaced J. Larsson and M. Madsen came on for W. Clem at 69’, Y. Zague for J. Suzuki and Y. Moukoko for Robert at 79’, and M. Garananga replaced V. Dadason at 90+1’, maintaining their structure without any recorded injury-time goals or further penalties.

The game’s turning points came in the second half, starting with J. Larsson’s penalty in the 59th minute that doubled FC København’s lead after V. Dadason’s opener at 26’. Robert’s goal at 73’ seemed to seal the win, but Kairat’s substitutions injected energy, leading to D. Satpaev’s strike at 81’ and O. Baybek’s late effort at 90’. Yellow cards accumulated, with FC København’s P. Hatzidiakos booked at 56’ and L. Lerager at 90+2’, while Kairat saw A. Mrynskiy at 87’, E. Tapalov at 90+3’, Ricardinho at 90+3’, and D. Satpaev at 90+4’, adding tension without any reds.

Impact substitutions were crucial, particularly for Kairat as O. Baybek, who came on at 64’ for D. Glazer, scored the final goal, assisted by G. Zaria who replaced Jorginho at 69’. FC København’s changes, like Y. Moukoko replacing Robert at 79’ after his goal, helped them hold on despite the pressure.

FC København lined up in a 4-1-4-1 formation, providing a solid defensive base with width in midfield to support attacks. Standout partnerships included Robert’s link-up play, assisting V. Dadason’s goal, while the shape allowed for effective transitions.

Kairat deployed a 4-2-3-1 setup, focusing on a double pivot in midfield for stability and creativity from the attacking trio. Key roles saw their substitutes like O. Baybek and G. Zaria combine for the late goal, highlighting the formation’s flexibility.

Robert earned Man of the Match honours for FC København with his goal in the 73rd minute and assist for V. Dadason’s opener at 26’, proving decisive before being replaced by Y. Moukoko at 79’.

Recent Champions League matches:

• Win: 3-2 vs Kairat (H)
• Loss: 0-4 vs Tottenham Hotspur (A)
• Loss: 2-4 vs Borussia Dortmund (H)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Qarabağ (A)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen (H)

Recent Champions League matches:

• Loss: 2-3 vs FC København (A)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Inter (A)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Pafos FC (H)
• Loss: 0-5 vs Real Madrid (H)
• Loss: 1-4 vs Sporting CP (A)

FC København can take confidence from this hard-fought 3-2 victory, showing resilience against a late Kairat surge, and will look to maintain their form in upcoming fixtures as they progress in the competition.

Kairat will rue the missed opportunities despite their late goals, and this narrow defeat leaves them needing to regroup for their next match to bounce back in the campaign.

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