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Ronaldo and Duran Lead Al-Nassr to AFC Champions League Quarterfinals

The Saudi Pro League team secured a 3-0 victory over Esteghlal in Riyadh, advancing to the next stage of the tournament set to be held in Jeddah next month.

Soccer Football - Asian Champions League - Round of 16 - Second Leg - Al Nassr v Esteghlal - Al Awwal Park, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - March 10, 2025 Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed
Soccer Football - Asian Champions League - Round of 16 - Second Leg - Al Nassr v Esteghlal - Al Awwal Park, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - March 10, 2025 Al Nassr's Jhon Duran celebrates scoring their third goal REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed
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Overview

  • Cristiano Ronaldo scored his seventh tournament goal with a penalty, helping Al-Nassr defeat Esteghlal 3-0 in the second leg of the AFC Champions League Elite Round of 16.
  • Jhon Duran opened the scoring for Al-Nassr with a lob and later added a second goal late in the match, sealing the victory.
  • Esteghlal played with 10 men after Mehran Ahmadi received a second yellow card just before halftime for a foul on Mohammed Al-Fatil.
  • The win in Riyadh followed a 0-0 draw in the first leg in Tehran, ensuring Al-Nassr's progression to the quarterfinals for the first time under coach Stefano Pioli.
  • The quarterfinals will be hosted as a centralized tournament in Jeddah from April 25 to May 3, featuring top teams from across Asia.