Updated 21 October 2025 at 15:13 IST
Cristiano Ronaldo Absent As Al-Nassr Touch Down In Goa for AFC Champions League 2; Squad Seen Exiting Airport
Al-Nassr arrived in Goa for their AFC Champions League 2 clash vs FC Goa, but Cristiano Ronaldo was absent. Stars like Sadio Mane and coach Jorge Jesus were spotted at the airport ahead of the match.
Saudi Pro League outfit and Asian football titans Al-Nassr have arrived in India for the AFC Champions League 2 clash. At midnight on Tuesday, the Saudi-based football club arrived in India in Goa.
Al-Nassr will lock horns against FC Goa, a top-flight club in Indian football, in an AFC Champions League 2 clash in Fatorda, Goa.
Cristiano Ronaldo, someone whom the Indian fans were eager to witness in action, was not part of the visiting camp when they landed in India.
Al-Nassr Arrive In India, No Cristiano Ronaldo In Sight
Al-Nassr has been in brilliant form in the AFC Champions League 2 so far. The Jorge Jesus-led side is yet to concede a goal in the competition. Against Istiklol, the Saudi football titans clinched a 5-0 finish. They went on to clinch a 2-0 win over Al-Zawraa. They are currently at the top of their table in the group.
The clash against FC Goa would be their third AFC Champions League 2 clash, for which they are visiting India.
In a video shared by FC Goa on 'X' (formerly Twitter), Al-Nassr's players and coaching staff were seen exiting the Manohar International Airport in Goa. Star football players like Sadio Mane, Inigo Martinez and Kingsley Coman were spotted in the video.
Al-Nassr head coach Jorge Jesus was also seen exiting the airport as they headed for the team bus.
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Massive Al-Nassr Challenge Awaits FC Goa In AFC 2 Clash
The upcoming clash against Al-Nassr would be an extreme test for FC Goa. The threat is immense, as the Saudi outfit has been dominant throughout the competition and has yet to concede a goal. Even without Ronaldo not in the camp in India, Al-Nassr stand out as the clear favourites over FC Goa.
The Manolo Marquez-led FC Goa would have to prepare a strategy to tackle their attacking flair. Playing in Fatorda would give them a home advantage, with the fans backing them up.
FC Goa have lost all their matches in the AFC Champions League 2 so far, and they would hope for a positive performance in the upcoming clash at home.
Published By : Pavitra Shome
Published On: 21 October 2025 at 15:13 IST