Real Madrid travel to Almaty, Kazakhstan, to face Kairat this Tuesday, in the Champions League league phase in a clash that has already entered history before the ball even rolls.

On one side, the greatest European champions, holders of 15 continental titles and a squad valued in billions of euros. On the other, an absolute debutant, who celebrate just being among the giants. There are more than 6,400 kilometres, countless financial and sporting differences, but also a cultural clash that helps explain why this is considered the biggest gap in the competition.

Real Madrid 'frighten' Kairat in Champions League

Founded in 1902, Real Madrid have never left the Spanish top flight and have 36 La Liga titles, in addition to being the club that has won the Champions League the most t

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