AL Nassr Vs Al Sadd

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The AFC Champions League Elite match between Al Nassr and Al Sadd took place on December 2, 2024, at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

This highly anticipated clash featured two strong teams aiming to maintain their unbeaten streak in the competition.

Al Sadd emerged victorious with a 2-1 win over Al Nassr.



Today's match between Al Nassr and Al Sadd in the AFC Champions League Elite was a thrilling contest. Al Sadd secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Al Nassr, clinching their spot in the knockout stages. Cristiano Ronaldo, a key figure for Al Nassr, was rested for the game, which may have impacted the team's performance.

Al Sadd's Akram Afif scored early in the second half, putting his team ahead. Al Nassr equalized through an own goal by Romain Saïss late in the game. However, in the ninth minute of stoppage time, Adam Ounas converted a penalty to seal the win for Al Sadd. This result pushed Al Sadd into fourth place in their group, edging out their rivals for the playoff spot​


The match was a high-stakes affair, as both teams fought to secure their place in the tournament's next phase. Al Nassr had been unbeaten in the competition before this match and had already qualified for the round of 16, allowing them to rotate their squad


 Akram Afif scored the opening goal for Al Sadd in the 53rd minute, followed by an own goal from Romain Saïss in the 80th minute, leveling the score for Al Nassr. Al Sadd clinched the win with a last-minute penalty converted by Adam Ounas in stoppage time​.


  • Cristiano Ronaldo was a focal point for Al Nassr but was unable to find the back of the net despite his strong form in the competition
  • Romain Saïss stood out for Al Sadd with strong defensive leadership but was unfortunate with the own goal.


    • This victory solidified Al Sadd's position in the group stage, keeping them in contention for the next round of the tournament.






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