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Anderlecht beats Kairat Almaty and advances in the Europa League play-off

Anderlecht, led by Vítor Bruno, won 3-0 against Kairat Almaty in the first leg of the Europa League play-off.

20 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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In the first leg of the Europa League play-off, Anderlecht, under the management of Vítor Bruno, secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Kairat Almaty. The match took place away from home, providing a strong advantage for Anderlecht heading into the second leg.

During the match, the performance of the Belgian team stood out, with Rodrigo Conceição also shining in Jagiellonia's victory. The result puts Anderlecht in a favorable position to secure a place in the group stage of the competition.

The triumph keeps Anderlecht's hopes alive to advance, as the second leg of the play-off is yet to come. This win represents an important step in the team's Europa League campaign.

With this performance, Anderlecht achieved a comfortable margin that will ease their path in the qualification battle. The team will now prepare intensively for the upcoming encounter.

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