"Kairat" lost two Champions League matches, but in "pocket" a record income...

The Almaty team finished the first two rounds of the Champions League group stage. Despite the difficult start from a sporting point of view, large "pluses" are being written for the club on the financial front.

According to UEFA regulations, qualifying for the group stage alone will result in a €15.64 million guarantee fee for the club. In addition, a bonus of €2.1 million will be awarded for each victory, and €700,000 for a draw. Therefore, after two rounds, Kairat's revenue accumulated at least around €20.25 million - due to the main "entrance ticket" and additional payments for matches.

On the field, however, everything needs to be sorted out for now: in the first round as a guest, they lost 1:4 to Sporting Lisbon and 0:5 to Real Madrid in Almaty. Nine goals conceded in two matches indicates the need for special attention to the defensive chain and game discipline.

At the same time, subsequent group matches will allow "Kairat" to further increase revenue through the result of the game: each draw - another €0.7 million, each victory - an additional €2.1 million. In general, participation in the League raises the value of the club's brand along with market "money," coefficient share, match scene recognition, and ticket flows.

These "pluses" in the financial block can be directed towards solving such strategic tasks as strengthening the aggregate budget, investing in infrastructure and academia, stabilizing the structure of contracts and salaries. In the sports section, the task is clear: to compress the defense, reduce missed attacks, and better manage pressure and counter-attack spaces. In the following rounds, the team will even gain one point and become financially "thick," and victories are double the prize for both the tournament table and the box office.

Conclusion: there are defeats at the start, but "Kairat" successfully crossed the financial threshold. Now it's time to improve sports results - if points are added, both Euro-income and confidence will increase. The next matches in front of the fans are the most favorable opportunity for this change.