Al-Nassr endure frustrating time in Iran without Ronaldo
RIYADH: Al-Nassr were held to a goalless draw by Esteghlal in the first leg of their AFC Champions League round of 16 tie on Monday.
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Esteghlal Vs Al Nassr: Ronaldo Absen, Al Alami Imbang Lagi di Iran
Al Nassr kembali gagal menang saat Cristiano Ronaldo absen di Iran. Kali ini Al Alami ditahan Esteghlal tanpa gol di Liga Champions Asia Elite.
Ronaldo closes on Asian Champions League crown as Saudi sides reign
TOKYO: Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr travel to Iran in the Asian Champions League next week with his side one of three from Saudi Arabia in the last 16 of the region’s top club competition. Saudi teams dominated the tournament’s West zone league stage, with four-time Asian champions Al-Hilal leading Al-Ahli and Al-Nassr in the top three in the final table. Saudi Arabia has shaken up football by spending heavily on stars from Europe, starting with Ronaldo’s move in late 2022, and the desert nation will host the World Cup in 2034. Al-Hilal, the last side from Saudi Arabia to win the Champions League in 2021, topped the league stage on goal difference from Al-Ahli with both unbeaten in eight matches. Al-Nassr finished five points clear of fourth-placed Al-Sadd of Qatar and Ronaldo’s side take on Iran’s Esteghlal over two legs, the first in Tehran on Monday. Former Real Madrid and Manchester United star Ronaldo scored six goals in the league stage and is still going strong at the age of 40. A first Asian crown would add to a bulging trophy haul that already includes five UEFA Champions League titles. The Portuguese has been joined at Al-Nassr by Colombian striker Jhon Duran, although the big-money signing from Aston Villa was sent off during a Saudi league game last week. The red card infuriated Ronaldo, who lashed out at the referee and booted the ball into the stands before continuing to remonstrate with the officials. Coach Stefano Pioli will need his players to keep their heads against Esteghlal, who Al-Nassr beat 1-0 in the league stage thanks to a late goal from former Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte. “We must try to improve every day as we have not yet reached the level where we can compare ourselves with the
Cristiano Ronaldo Now Aiming For AFC Champions League Success, Al Nassr To Face...
Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr travel to Iran in the Asian Champions League next week with his side one of three from Saudi Arabia in the last 16 of the region's top club competition. Saudi teams dominated the tournament's West zone league stage, with four-time Asian champions Al Hilal leading Al Ahli and Al Nassr in the top three in the final table. Saudi Arabia has shaken up football by spending heavily on stars from Europe, starting with Ronaldo's move in late 2022, and the desert nation will host the World Cup in 2034.
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