Al Nassr ACL2 win over Istiklol in news for more than one reasons

Al Nassr ACL2 win over Istiklol in news for more than one reasonsSaudi FC Al Nassr on Wednesday thrashed Tajikistan’s FC Istiklol in AFC Champions League Two 5-0, and the match is in news for more than one reasonsFriday September 19, 2025 12:02 PM , Zohair M Safwan FaizeeRiyadh: Saudi FC Al Nassr on Wednesday thrashed Tajikistan’s FC Istiklol in AFC Champions League Two 5-0, and the match is in news for more than one reasons. Al Nassr is led by Cristiano Ronaldo but decided to opt out against Istiklol for Al-Nassr's opener at ACL2 2025/26. Al Nassr vs IstiklolPlaying in Riyadh, their home ground, Al Nassr footballers were unfazed by the absence of their captain Cristiano Ronaldo from the 23-man squad. Al Nassr lead over Istiklol was doubled by Angelo, who coolly finished a chance created by Ghareeb, Barely three minutes later. With the game firmly in hand, the overpowering bench talents of Al Nassr came to the forefront.