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Al-Nassr Host Arkadag in AFC Cup Last-16 Second Leg With 1-0 Lead as Ronaldo Is Rested

Jorge Jesus rests Cristiano Ronaldo to manage workload for the decisive home leg.

Overview

  • Kickoff is set for 12:15 p.m. Mexico City time at AL-AWWAL Park in Riyadh.
  • Al-Nassr enter the return match with a 1-0 aggregate advantage earned away in the first leg.
  • The winner of the tie advances to the quarterfinals of the 2025-26 AFC Cup.
  • Cristiano Ronaldo is not in the matchday squad after a coaching decision focused on load management.
  • Official starting lineups were released for both teams as Al-Nassr balance continental duties following a recent league win.