FC København 3-2 Kairat: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Coral’s post-match review of FC København 3-2 Kairat in the Champions League on Wednesday, 26 November 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

FC København got off to a strong start in this 5 goal thriller, taking the lead in the 26th minute when V. Dadason found the net to make it 1-0. They kept the pressure on, and just before the hour mark, J. Larsson converted a penalty in the 59th minute to double their advantage to 2-0. Substitutions started flowing around the 69th minute, with M. Elyounoussi replacing J. Larsson and M. Madsen coming on for W. Clem, as Copenhagen looked to manage the game.

The hosts extended their lead further in the 73rd minute thanks to a goal from Robert, putting them 3-0 up and seemingly in control. More substitutions followed with Y. Zague replacing J. Suzuki and Y. Moukoko coming on for Robert in the 79th minute. But Kairat fought back late on, with D. Satpaev pulling one back in the 81st minute to make it 3-1, before O. Baybek scored in the 90th minute to set up a tense finish at 3-2. Despite the nervy ending, Copenhagen brought on Defender M. Garananga for V. Dadason in stoppage time and held on for the win.

FC København edged possession with 54% compared to Kairat’s 46%, which helped them control much of the game and rack up five corners while Kairat managed none, showing Copenhagen’s dominance in attacking set-pieces. They also led in successful dribbles at 42 to 36, allowing them to break through the defence more effectively, though the match got feisty with Copenhagen picking up two yellow cards and Kairat four, reflecting a heated second half without any reds. One penalty was awarded to Copenhagen, which they scored, and both sides used all five substitutions, with Kairat recording the only assist of the game, but no injury-time goals beyond the 90th-minute strike.

These numbers underline how Copenhagen’s slight edges in key areas translated to their victory, even as Kairat’s late push made it close, with the substitutions helping both teams refresh but not enough for the visitors to turn the tide fully.

The game’s turning points came through the goals, starting with V. Dadason’s opener in the 26th minute to give Copenhagen the early edge, followed by J. Larsson’s penalty in the 59th minute that really put them in the driving seat. Robert’s strike in the 73rd minute seemed to seal it at 3-0, but Kairat’s response with D. Satpaev’s goal in the 81st minute and O. Baybek’s in the 90th kept the drama alive. Key substitutions like O. Baybek coming on for D. Glazer in the 64th minute for Kairat added fresh legs that contributed to their late rally, while Copenhagen’s double change in the 69th minute, with M. Elyounoussi replacing J. Larsson and M. Madsen for W. Clem, helped maintain their structure amid the pressure.

FC København lined up in a solid 4-1-4-1 formation, which gave them a good balance between defence and attack, with players like Robert showing strong link-up play in forward areas. Standout partnerships included the midfield control that supported the front line, allowing scorers like V. Dadason and J. Larsson to shine before their substitutions.

Kairat set up in a 4-2-3-1 shape, focusing on a compact midfield to counter Copenhagen’s possession, with creative roles for players like G. Zaria who provided an assist after coming on as a substitute. This setup allowed late threats from D. Satpaev and O. Baybek, highlighting their attacking partnerships in the final stages.

Robert earned Man of the Match honours for his pivotal role in FC København’s victory, scoring a crucial goal in the 73rd minute to make it 3-0 and contributing significantly to the team’s attacking flow before being replaced by Y. Moukoko in the 79th minute. His energy and involvement in key plays stood out, even in a game that tightened up late on.

Recent Champions League matches:

• Win: 3-2 vs Kairat (H)
• Loss: 0-4 vs Tottenham Hotspur (A)
• Loss: 2-4 vs Borussia Dortmund (H)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Qarabağ (A)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen (H)

Recent Champions League matches:

• Loss: 2-3 vs FC København (A)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Inter (A)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Pafos FC (H)
• Loss: 0-5 vs Real Madrid (H)
• Loss: 1-4 vs Sporting CP (A)

With this hard-fought 3-2 win, FC København will be buoyed by their ability to hold off a late comeback, building momentum as they look ahead to their next match where they visit table-topping AGF.

Kairat showed real spirit with their two late goals despite the 3-2 defeat, which could boost their confidence heading into their upcoming match, a tricky one against Olympiacos, where they’ll aim to tighten up defensively from the start.

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