Al Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring their second purpose through the Asian Champions League towards Esteghlal at Al Awwal Park, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on March 10, 2025. — Reuters
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Saudi facet Al Nassr have been on Monday drawn towards final season’s runners-up Yokohama F-Marinos of Japan within the quarter-finals of the Asian Champions League.
Veteran former Actual Madrid and Manchester United attacker Ronaldo has gained the UEFA Champions League 5 instances however has by no means triumphed in Asia’s prime membership competitors.
The 40-year-old Portuguese will spearhead Al Nassr’s hopes subsequent month towards a Yokohama facet managed by Steve Holland, previously Gareth Southgate’s assistant with England.
The quarter-finals, semis and remaining of the event, which has been rebranded the Champions League Elite, will all happen within the Saudi metropolis of Jeddah over one leg.
Al Nassr or Yokohama will play the winners of the last-eight conflict between Japan’s Kawasaki Frontale and Al Sadd of Qatar.
4-time Asian champions Al Hilal, additionally of Saudi Arabia, face South Korea’s Gwangju FC within the quarter-finals.
The winner will face Thailand’s Buriram United or Al Ahli, additionally of Saudi Arabia, within the semi-finals.
All 4 quarter-finals happen on April 25-27.
The semi-finals are on April 29 and April 30. The ultimate is on Might 3.
