Saudi Arabian Teams Sweep into Asian Champions League Round of 16

Despite resting key players, all four Saudi Arabian teams advance, marking a significant achievement in the tournament.

All four Saudi Arabian teams advance to the round of 16 in the Asian Champions League.
Al-Nassr tops its group despite a 1-1 draw with Istiklol of Tajikistan, with Cristiano Ronaldo rested.
Al-Hilal, another Saudi Arabian team, advances as one of the 10 group winners after a 2-1 win over Iran's Nassaji Mazandaran.
Al-Ittihad, despite missing key players Karim Benzema and N'Golo Kante, finishes first in its group, defeating Sepahan of Iran 2-1.
Al-Fahya completes a perfect four from four for Saudi Arabia, finishing second in its group after defeating Pakhtakor of Uzbekistan 4-1.