Esteghlal FC 0-0 Al-Nassr, AFC Champions League Elite 2024-25: Cristiano Ronaldo-Less Knights of Najd Play Out Goalless Draw in Iran (Watch Video Highlights)
The Saudi Pro League giants dominated ball possession and also stitched the most number of passes in the game but weren't able to score the elusive goal. Al-Nassr had failed to score in their last game, which was against Al-Orobah in the Saudi Pro League 2024-25.
Al-Nassr played out a goalless draw against Esteghlal FC in the first leg of the AFC Champions League Elite 2024-25 round of 16 on Monday, March 3. Cristiano Ronaldo was missing from the Al-Nassr squad and head coach Stefano Pioli stated that the player had a minor injury and was rested for the game. And the Knights of Najd felt the absence of their talismanic striker big time with the first leg ending goalless. Both Al-Nassr and Esteghlal FC had their fair share of opportunities but were unable to put the ball into the back of the net. The second leg of the Al-Nassr vs Esteghlal FC in the AFC Champions League Elite 2024-25, which will be played on March 10, will determine the winner of this fixture. Cristiano Ronaldo Cheers For His Al-Nassr Teammates After Missing Out On Place in Travelling Squad For AFC Champions League Elite 2024-25 Round of 16 Clash Against Esteghlal Due to Injury (See Post).
Al-Nassr vs Esteghlal FC Result
⌛️ || Full time,@AlNassrFC 0:0 #Esteghlal pic.twitter.com/5yUBWxBZrj
— AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) March 3, 2025
Al-Nassr vs Esteghlal FC Goal Video Highlights
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