Al Nassr
Al Nassr defeat Al Zawraa 5-1 in AFC Champions League Two finale
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Al Nassr secured top spot in Group D of the 2025 AFC Champions League Two with a dominant 5-1 victory over Al Zawraa on December 24, 2025, at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh. Cristiano Ronaldo made his tournament debut, providing a key assist before being substituted at halftime. The result confirmed Al Nassr's perfect group stage record while Al Zawraa advanced on goal difference.
Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr suffered a 1-2 home defeat to Al Qadsiah in the Saudi Pro League, extending their worst run of the season to three winless matches. Julian Quinones scored the opener after a goalkeeper error, followed by Nahitan Nandez's rebound goal, with Ronaldo pulling one back via penalty. The loss leaves Al Nassr four points behind leaders Al-Hilal ahead of a crucial derby.
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FIFA has lifted the player registration ban it imposed on Al-Nassr on December 19 over a €9 million unpaid installment for Aymeric Laporte's transfer, following the club's quick settlement. The move clears the path for reinforcements for Cristiano Ronaldo's unbeaten Saudi Pro League leaders ahead of the January window.