Earlier, the fans in India were left disappointed after the Portuguese did not travel with the team for the match against FC Goa on October 22. Making his appearance in the Saudi Pro League, Ronaldo has been scoring for Al Nassr
Cristiano Ronaldo (Pic: File Pic)
India's FC Goa is all set to lock horns against the Saudi giants Al Nassr in the important AFC Champions League Two Group D match on Wednesday.
Al Nassr has yet to confirm the availability of legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo for the match. The side managed to secure a win by 2-1 in the first leg in Goa last month. The Portugal-born footballer did not feature in the match as he was rested by the team management.
Earlier, the fans in India were left disappointed after the Portuguese did not travel with the team for the match against FC Goa on October 22.
So far, he has not featured in any of the three matches that Al Nassr has played in the group stage of the AFC Champions League Two, including the game against FC Istiklol of Tajikistan on September 17.
Making his appearance in the Saudi Pro League, Ronaldo has been scoring for Al Nassr. He scored a brace on Saturday against Al Fayha. Out of his two, one goal was scored as a penalty in the side's 2-1 victory.
On the other hand, the Gaurs entered the tournament after a successful run in the Super Cup 2025. They also managed to win two out of their last three matches.
A convincing 2-0 victory over Jamshedpur FC, followed by a dominant 3-0 win against Inter Kashi, has not only propelled them into the Super Cup semi-finals but also underscored the team's sharpness and cohesion across all competitions.
For Manolo Marquez's side, this fixture marks a crucial opportunity to carry that domestic momentum onto the continental stage.
While results in the AFC Champions League Two have not yet reflected their performances, FC Goa have shown promising glimpses in every group game, creating chances, competing bravely, and growing in confidence despite narrowly missing out on points.
They will draw inspiration from their previous meeting with Al Nassr, where they made history by scoring India's first-ever goal in the AFC Champions League Two group stage. With belief and rhythm returning, the Gaurs now aim to turn those performances into tangible results against one of Asia's most star-studded teams.
(With PTI Inputs)
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