Al Nassr host Uzbekistan’s Neftchi Fergana in a must‑win 2026–27 AFC Champions League Elite match, and fans wonder if Cristiano Ronaldo will take the field.
Cristiano Ronaldo will start for Al Nassr on Matchday 2 of the 2026–27 AFC Champions League Elite. He helped his side to a 3–0 Saudi Pro League win over Diriyah Club, opening the scoring.
Head coach Ange Postecoglou recently provided an update on Cristiano Ronaldo’s status, confirming the striker is set to start against the Uzbek side in this key encounter.
Al Nassr’s confirmed starting XI
After a loss to Al Ain on opening night, Al Nassr are eager to rebound. Securing all three points is essential to climb out of the bottom of the table. The concern here is their shaky start.
Cristiano Ronaldo representing Al Nassr.
Al Nassr confirmed starting XI (4-4-2): Bento Matheus Krepski; Nawaf Boushal, Mohamed Simakan, Íñigo Martínez, Awad Aman; Ângelo Gabriel, Samú Costa, Kingsley Coman; Sadio Mané, João Félix, Cristiano Ronaldo. Coach: Ange Postecoglou.
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Neftchi Fergana’s confirmed starting XI. Can Neftchi pull off an upset on foreign soil?
As for Neftchi Fergana, they earned a win on Matchday 1 and sit in a playoff spot. With many games left, a strong start—and possibly a landmark road victory over Al Nassr—could be decisive for advancing.
Neftchi Fergana confirmed starting XI (4-2-3-1): Botirali Ergashev; Ibrohimkhalil Yuldoshev, Bojan Ciger, Michel Augusto, Anvar G’ofurov, Koffi Kouao; Yan Sasse, Ikromjon Alibaev, Jamshid Iskanderov, Abrorbek Ismoilov; Marcus Forss. Coach: Islombek Ismoilov.