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Ronaldo's AFC Champions League Elite Debut Looms
15 Sep
Summary
- Al Nassr starts AFC Champions League Elite campaign Tuesday.
- Cristiano Ronaldo expected to lead Al Nassr's attack.
- Match kicks off at 9:30 pm IST in Abu Dhabi.
Al Nassr begins its AFC Champions League Elite 2026-27 campaign this Tuesday, with a group stage match against Al Ain. All eyes will be on Cristiano Ronaldo, who is expected to lead the Saudi team's offensive efforts.
The club, coached by Ange Postecoglou, has had a solid start to its domestic season, currently holding third place in the Saudi Pro League with 16 points from seven games. Ronaldo has participated in six of these matches, scoring three goals.
The AFC Champions League Elite competition features distinct East and West leagues, with each team scheduled to play eight league-stage matches, split evenly between home and away fixtures.
This crucial group-stage encounter between Al Ain and Al Nassr is scheduled for Tuesday, September 15. The match will commence at 9:30 pm IST, hosted at the Hazza bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
