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Almaty's Real Madrid Match Draws 5,000 Foreign Visitors, Boosting Economy

Almaty's Real Madrid match brought in thousands of visitors. Their spending injected a substantial economic boost to the city.

In this image we can see some people wearing sports dress and there is a net attached to the poles....
In this image we can see some people wearing sports dress and there is a net attached to the poles. In the background, we can see some people in the stadium.

Almaty's Real Madrid Match Draws 5,000 Foreign Visitors, Boosting Economy

Almaty recently hosted a high-profile football match between Kairat Almaty and Real Madrid, drawing tens of thousands of spectators from September 26 to 29, 2025. The event brought in over 5,000 foreign visitors, with the majority hailing from China, India, Russia, and Europe.

The match's economic impact was substantial, with foreign tourists spending an average of $1,500 each on accommodation, food, transport, entertainment, and shopping. This influx directly benefited local small and medium-sized businesses and boosted Almaty's service sector. Despite the significant number of foreign visitors, specific data on the nationality with the largest presence remains unavailable.

The 'Kairat' vs 'Real Madrid' match not only brought excitement to Almaty's football fans but also injected a substantial economic boost to the city, with over 5,000 foreign visitors contributing to local businesses and the service sector.

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