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Bruges Revives Champions League Qualification Hopes with Decisive Victory

Published January 20, 2026, 19:23
Bruges Revives Champions League Qualification Hopes with Decisive Victory

Bruges secured a resounding 4-1 victory against Kairat Almaty in the opening match of the 7th Champions League qualifying round. This win significantly boosted the Belgian team's chances of progressing, as they climbed to 23rd place in the standings with a game in hand. Stankovic and Vanaken scored in the first half, while Vermeerd and Mechele added to the tally in the second. Kairat Almaty managed a late consolation goal through Santibekov. The match was played without the injured Christos Tzolis. Additionally, the results and schedule for the remaining matches of the 7th round were announced, featuring several highly anticipated clashes.