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After winning their first game against Iranian side Persepolis 2-0 at the Azadi Stadium, Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr are scheduled to host Tajik club Istiklol on Monday, October 2 in the Group E fixture of the AFC Champions League 2023-24. In Group E standings, the Saudi giants are placed at the top spot with three points in one match while Istiklol have managed the second spot after playing a goalless draw against Al-Duhail.
The Saudi club had a runner-up finish in 1995 when the league was referred to as the Asian Club Championship. In the Saudi Pro League, Ronaldo’s men are currently ranked fourth, having won six out of eight games and lost two. Finishing second in the previous season’s Saudi Pro League, Al-Nassr are one of the favourites going into the Champions League this season. Istiklol, on the other hand, have qualified for the playoffs as they are placed at the top spot in the Tajik league with 40 points in 18 matches so far.
Head-to-head:
- The two sides will face each other for the first time in AFC Champions League.
- Al-Nassr are currently on a nine-game winning streak across all competitions while Istiklol are unbeaten in their last eight matches across all competitions, winning five and drawing three.
AFC Champions League 2023-24: Al-Nassr vs Istiklol
When and where will the Al-Nassr vs Istiklol, AFC Champions League 2023-24 match take place?
The AFC Champions League 2023-24 match between Al-Nassr and Istiklol will take place on Monday, October 2, at 11:30 pm IST at the KSU Football Field in Riyad h.
Where to watch the live telecast of the Al-Nassr vs Istiklol, AFC Champions League 2023-24 match in India?
The AFC Champions League 2023-24 match between Al-Nassr and Istiklol will be live telecasted on the Sports18 TV Channel in India.
Where to watch the live stream of the Al-Nassr vs Istiklol, AFC Champions League 2023-24 match in India?
The AFC Champions League 2023-24 match between Al-Nassr and Istiklol will be live-streamed on the FanCode App for subscribers in India.
Where to catch live scores of the Al-Nassr vs Istiklol, AFC Champions League 2023-24 match in India?
The SportsTiger website and app will provide live scores and live updates of all the AFC Champions League 2023-24 matches in India.
Predicted lineups:
Istiklol: Rustam Yatimov, Romish Dzhalilov, Ivan Novoselec, Cedric Gogoua, Artur Kartashyan, Tabrezi Davlatmir, Dženis Beganović, Sodiqjon Qurbonov, Alisher Dzhalilov, Senin Sebai, Shervoni Mabatshoev
Al-Nassr: Nawaf Al-Alaqidi, Abdullah Al-Amri, Aymeric Laporte, Ali Lajami, Sultan Al Ghanam, Marcelo Brozovic, Abdullah Al-Khaibari, Muhammad Ahmed Yahya, Otavio, Sadio Mane, Cristiano Ronaldo
