Today, October 22, 2024, dey be the day wey Esteghlal FC go face Al-Nassr for one big match in the AFC Champions League Elite. The match go hold for Al-Rashid Stadium in Dubai, and it be a crucial one for both teams as dem dey struggle to climb the table in Group B.
Cristiano Ronaldo, wey be the star player for Al-Nassr, dey expected to start the match after him return from international duty. Ronaldo don dey in fine form, scoring six goals in seven matches for Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League and one goal in the AFC competition. Him presence go be very important for Al-Nassr, especially since dem dey fourth in the table and five points behind leaders Al-Hilal.
Esteghlal FC, on the other hand, dey come into this match with some challenges. Dem lose 3-0 to Zob Ahan in their last Iranian Premier League match, and dem also lose 2-0 to Al-Sadd in their last AFC Champions League match. Esteghlal go miss some key players due to injuries, including Roozbeh Cheshmi, Iman Salimi, Abolfazl Jalali, and Mehdi Mehdipour.
The match go kick off at 12:00 PM ET (9:00 AM PT) for fans in the US, and it go be available to watch live on Paramount+ and other streaming platforms. Al-Nassr dey look strong with their lineup, featuring Sadio Mane, Anderson Talisca, and Angelo alongside Ronaldo. Esteghlal FC go likely use a defensive approach, stacking five at the back to try and contain Al-Nassr’s powerful attack.
This match go be a big test for both teams, and the winner go gain important points to climb the table in Group B. Fans dey eagerly await to see how Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates go perform against the Iranian side.
