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August 26, 2025

RAFAEL URAZBAKHTIN insists Celtic are feeling the heat in Almaty because they took his side lightly in Glasgow.

- BY MICHAEL GANNON

Kazakhstan champs Kairat are determined to finish off Celts and make history on the back of last week's 0-0 stalemate.

Boss Urazbakhtin clocked the unrest in the Parkhead stands and is convinced the pressure is on for Brendan Rodgers' side.

He said: “Celtic players may have underestimated us. Now they will look at our game in a different way. I think they will have a different motivation and attitude.

“There's a negative atmosphere around Celtic but this is a team of high-level players.

“I think they are used to dealing with such issues.

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