The UEFA Champions League match between Astana and Dinamo Tblisi will take place at Astana Arena on Wednesday at 7:30 pm IST.
The opening match of the Champions League qualifier between Astana and Dinamo Tbilisi will be held at the Astana Arena on Wednesday. Astana, who emerged victorious in the previous season of the Kazakhstan Premier League, are aiming to retain their title. Meanwhile, Dinamo Tbilisi are the current champions of Georgia.
Astana’s upcoming first leg match follows a 2-0 loss to Ordabasy in the Kazakh Cup semis, ending their 15-game unbeaten streak. Astana have had a strong season with only two losses in 16 league outings, securing 12 wins and two draws. They have also won their last three league encounters. Although Astana’s sole appearance in the Champions League in 2015-16 yielded no wins, they faced tough competition from Atletico Madrid, Benfica, and Galatasaray. However, they achieved a remarkable 2-1 victory over Manchester United in the 2019-20 Europa League, leaving a lasting impression. Astana will aim to bounce back from their recent cup defeat and showcase their potential in the Champions League qualifier.
Dinamo Tbilisi comes into Wednesday’s match on the back of winning the Georgian Super Cup. Gabriel Sigua played a key role, scoring the equalizer and the winning penalty in the shootout. This victory extended their unbeaten run to three matches across all competitions. However, it’s worth noting that they needed another penalty shootout to overcome Dila Gori in the semi-finals of the Georgian Super Cup. In the Erovnuli Liga, Dinamo Tbilisi currently sits in fourth place with 10 wins, four draws, and five losses, indicating inconsistent form. Nevertheless, they have been the highest-scoring team in the league, finding the net 44 times in 19 games. This attacking prowess gives them confidence to potentially outscore Astana over the two legs of the qualifier.
Astana probable starting lineup: Condric, Gabyshev, Haroyan, Amanovic, Dosmagambetov, Hovhannisyan, Darabayev, yJovancic, Ourega, Tomasov, Aymbetov
Dinamo Tbilisi probable starting lineup: Kereselidze, Mali, Khvadagiani, Kalandadze, Lakvekheliani, Kharaishvili, Mekvabishvili, Oulad Omar, Goncalves, Skhirtladez, Camara
Astana
| Opponents | Score |
| Ordabasy | 0-2 (L) |
| Kaspij Aktau | 2-1 (W) |
| Ordabasy | 1-0 (W) |
| Kaspij Aktau | 3-1 (W) |
| Turan | 1-1 (D) |
Dinamo Tbilisi
| Opponents | Score |
| Dinamo Batumi | 2-1 (W) |
| Dila Gori | 2-1 (W) |
| Samtredia | 3-0 (W) |
| Saburto Tbilisi | 1-2 (L) |
| Dinamo Batumi | 1-2 (L) |
The upcoming encounter between these two teams will be their first match ever.
The UEFA Champions League match between Astana and Dinamo Tblisi will take place at Astana Arena on Wednesday at 7:30 pm IST.
| Astana vs Dinamo Tblisi | Key Details |
| Date | July 12 (Kazakhstan) |
| Venue | Astana Arena |
| Kickoff time in Kazakhstan | 8:00 pm (Wednesday) |
| Kickoff time in Georgia | 6:00 pm (Wednesday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 7:30 pm (Wednesday) |
Football fans in Kazakhstan can catch the live action via Qazsport while those in Georgia can watch the match via 1TV.
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