It was a night of high emotion and historic significance in Almaty
Sporting CP finally ended their Champions League winless streak
Nestled near the Chinese border, Almaty lies far beyond UEFA’s traditional geographic footprint
The Kazakh club held their nerve, clinching a narrow 3-2 victory in the shootout
Launched in the 2021–22 season, the tournament was introduced to offer more clubs across the continent a shot at European glory