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The Champions League qualifiers continue with one of the most intriguing ties of the round: Kairat Almaty of Kazakhstan against Scottish champions Celtic. Against all expectations, the Kazakh side held firm in the first leg at Celtic Park, grinding out a 0-0 draw and leaving themselves just 90 minutes—plus extra time if needed—away from a historic qualification to the group …

Celtic Glasgow enter this playoff round as heavy favorites, having once again asserted their dominance on the domestic front. The Scottish champions lifted their 13th league title in the past 14 years last season—securing a fourth consecutive crown—and continue to be the unrivaled force in Scotland. With such consistency, the Hoops have become regular fixtures in the UEFA Champions League, …