Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr Routed 4-0 by Al-Ain in Asian Champions League Elite
- On Tuesday, Saudi Pro League champions Al-Nassr fell to a 0-4 defeat against Al-Ain in their AFC Champions League Elite opener at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium. The result represents a challenging start to the club's campaign.
- The UAE club took a 25th-minute lead after Al-Nassr defender Saad Fahad misjudged a back pass to his goalkeeper. Houssine Rahimi intercepted the ball, slotting it through Nawaf Aqidi's legs to open the scoring.
- Rahimi doubled the lead in the 63rd minute, with Soufiane Rahimi and Giorgos Giakoumakis adding goals nine minutes later and in the 85th minute. Captain Cristiano Ronaldo remained quiet throughout the match.
- Head coach Ange Postecoglou faces a three-match winless run after the defeat, with Al-Nassr now sitting two points off the pace in the Saudi Pro League standings. The Australian must address recent team struggles.
- Al-Nassr will play an initial eight matches in the AFC Champions League Elite group stage and must finish among the top eight teams in the 16-club table to advance. The team resumes tournament play on October 12 against Neftchi Fergana.
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