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Ronaldo Rests as Al Nassr Dominates AFC Champions League

11/27/2025

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Cristiano Ronaldo will not play for Al Nassr in the AFC Champions League Two match against FC Istiklol, as coach Jorge Jesus rests him.
Al Nassr has won all four AFC Champions League Two matches, and finished third in the Saudi Pro League.
Despite Ronaldo's absence, Al Nassr leads the Saudi Pro League with nine wins in nine games.
Their next group-stage match is against Al Zawraa on December 24.

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Cristiano Ronaldo will not play for Al Nassr in the AFC Champions League Two match against FC Istiklol, as coach Jorge Jesus rests him.
Al Nassr has won all four AFC Champions League Two matches, and finished third in the Saudi Pro League.
Despite Ronaldo's absence, Al Nassr leads the Saudi Pro League with nine wins in nine games.
Their next group-stage match is against Al Zawraa on December 24.