This Wednesday, March 4, Al-Nassr, with , was purported to face Al Wasl within the quarterfinals of the AFC Champions League Two, however the match was postponed.
The match was postponed as a consequence of escalating army tensions within the Center East, which have affected the area’s safety.
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The AFC opted to prioritize the protection of all personnel concerned, each from the confederation and every membership collaborating within the Champions League Elite and Champions League Two.
“In mild of the creating scenario within the Center East, the Asian Soccer Confederation (AFC) has confirmed that the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26 Spherical of 16 first-leg matches within the West Area, initially scheduled for March 2–3, 2026, will now be rescheduled,” they mentioned in an official assertion, through .
“Moreover, the AFC Champions League Two and AFC Problem League quarter-final first-leg matches involving groups within the West Area, initially scheduled to be performed between March 3 and 4, 2026, are additionally postponed till additional discover.”
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Inigo Martinez of Al Nassr celebrates after scoring the third purpose throughout the Saudi Professional League match between Al Najmah and Al Nassr at King Abdullah Sport Metropolis Stadium on February 25, 2026, in Buraydah, Saudi Arabia.Picture by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Photographs
(Picture by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Photographs)
Al-Nassr certified for the knockout stage of the AFC Champions League Two with an ideal run within the group stage, recording six wins in six matches (18 factors).
Within the spherical of 16, they defeated Arkadag 1-0 within the first leg and repeated the scoreline within the second leg, reaching an mixture of 2-0.
Ronaldo, 41, was not notably related in these matches, as he solely performed in a single group-stage match, the place he offered an help. It is because the AFC Champions League Two shouldn’t be the primary continental competitors in Asia and is taken into account a secondary match by head coach Jorge Jesus.
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Nonetheless, it’s anticipated that the Portuguese could have way more participation from the quarterfinals onward, since although it’s a “minor” Cup, it might be Ronaldo’s first official title since he arrived in Saudi Arabia.
Because the AFC indicated in its assertion, there may be nonetheless no official date to reschedule the quarterfinal matches of mentioned match.
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