Yesterday in Riyadh, Al Nassr secured a flawless path into the knockout phase of the 2025 AFC Champions League Two with a commanding 5-1 win over Iraq’s Al Zawraa. Their perfect Group D record—six wins from six matches—now puts them among the favorites for continental glory.
The evening saw Cristiano Ronaldo return to the competition for the first time this campaign, but French winger Kingsley Coman stole the show. In the 12th minute, Coman finished off a precise through ball from Angelo Gomes to open the scoring. Seven minutes later, he pounced on a loose ball—following a blocked header from Joao Felix—to double the lead.
Just before the half-hour mark, Abdulelah Al-Amri rose highest to head in Felix’s corner and make it 3-0. On the stroke of halftime, Ronaldo’s slick flick set up Felix, whose first-time lob extended the advantage to 4-0.
Al Zawraa pulled one back five minutes after the break through Ibrahim Gbadamosi, but any hopes of a comeback vanished in the 56th minute as Coman completed his brace, capping a flowing team move and sealing the 5-1 victory.
With six wins from six, Al Nassr heads into the round of 16 on a high, ready to chase their first AFC Champions League Two title. Fans across the G20 will be watching closely as this Saudi Pro League powerhouse continues its continental journey.
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Al Nassr advance to knockout phase in AFC Champions League Two
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