Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr return to competitive football with an AFC Champions League Round of 16 first-leg match against Al Feiha on February 14.
Following a six-week break from competitive action, Ronaldo's Saudi Pro League side resume duties in 2024 looking to sustain a challenge for honours both on the domestic and continental front.
Luis Castro's side are seven points behind Al Hilal in the Saudi Pro League title race and they could face their foes in the AFC Champions League semifinals in April. They were beaten by Al Hilal in a recent friendly match, reminding them of the task they face.
Ronaldo's own preparations for this restart to the season have been hampered by injury, but he is expected to start this match as he bids to lead Al Nassr to a first AFC Champions League title.
The Sporting News will be following the Al Feiha vs. Al Nassr match live, providing score updates, commentary, and highlights as they happen.
Where to watch Al Nassr in AFC Champions League action
Confirmed lineups:
Al Nassr (4-2-3-1, right to left): Al Najjar (GK) — Al Ghannam, Al-Amri, Laporte, Behic — Al Khaibari, Brozovic — Otavio, Ayman, Talisca — Ronaldo.
Al Feiha (3-4-3, right to left): Stojkovic (GK) — Al Rashidi, Al Khaibari, Al Shuwaish — Al Baqawi, Kaabi, Al Safri, Al Harthi — Mandash, Nwakaeme, Sakala
The 2023/24 AFC Champions League schedule
39 mins: Al Khaibari absolutely clatters into Al Harthi as he tries to reach a loose ball. After a lengthy continuation of play, the referee comes back to book him. Meanwhile, Brozovic stands over a promising free-kick in Al Feiha territory, but Anthony Nwakaeme heads away the cross when it comes.
33 mins: Half a chance for Otavio this time. Aziz Behic combines with Brozovic, who tries
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