Al-Nassr 1–2 Al-Sadd, AFC Champions League 2024–25 Elite: Akram Afif, Adam Ounas Shine As Al-Zaeem Overcome Cristiano Ronaldo-Less Al-Alami
Al-Nassr have dropped three points in Cristiano Ronaldo's absence. With this loss they won't be able to go on the top of the table very soon. Al Sadd's commendable performance sealed the victory for the Qatari side.
The Saudi Pro League giants Al-Nassr lost their first match of the AFC Champions League 2024-25 Elite this season. This will make their chances of going to the top tougher. Akram Afif broke the deadlock in the 53rd minute after putting Qatari side Al-Sadd ahead. But Romain Saiss's own goal made the scoreline 1-1. Adam Ounas converted a spot kick in the game's final moments, which helped Al-Sadd secure a win over Al-Nassr. The absence of Cristiano Ronaldo was felt in the final third as Anderson Talisca and Sadio Mane were not enough. Al-Nassr have dropped three points in the ACL 2024-25. Pep Guardiola Hits 'Reset' Following Manchester City's Devastating 2-0 Defeat Against Liverpool in Premier League 2024-25.
Al-Nassr vs Al Sadd Result
FT | 🇸🇦 Al Nassr 1️⃣-2️⃣ Al Sadd 🇶🇦
Goals from Afif and Ounass lead Al Sadd to victory in Riyadh ⚡️#ACLElite | #NSRvSAD pic.twitter.com/TSxqq9PGLE— #ACLElite | #ACLTwo (@TheAFCCL) December 2, 2024
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