Esteghlal FC vs Al-Nassr: AFC Champions League Clash Set for October 22

The highly anticipated AFC Champions League match between Esteghlal FC and Al-Nassr is scheduled to take place on October 22, 2024, at the Al-Rashid Stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This encounter is part of the AFC Champions League Elite, West group stage.

Esteghlal FC, currently ranked 5th in their group, is looking to bounce back from a recent slump. The Iranian side suffered a 0-3 defeat against Zob Ahan in the Iran Pro League and a 2-0 loss to Al Sadd in their last AFC Champions League match. They will be without key players such as Roozbeh Cheshmi, Iman Salimi, Abolfazl Jalali, and Mehdi Mehdipour due to injuries.

On the other hand, Al-Nassr, sitting in 4th place, is in strong form. Led by Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane, they have won their last five games, including a 2-1 victory over Al Shabab in the Saudi Pro League. Ronaldo, who has been in fine form, scoring six goals in seven league matches and one in the AFC competition, is expected to start the game. Al-Nassr will be missing Sami Al-Najei due to a cruciate ligament injury and may also be without Nawaf Al-Aqidi and Sultan Al-Ghannam due to injuries.

The match is expected to be a challenging one for Esteghlal FC, given Al-Nassr’s recent performance. Al-Nassr has collected four points from their opening two AFC Champions League games, including a 2-1 win over Al-Rayyan. Esteghlal FC, meanwhile, has one win and one loss in their last two AFC matches.

Fans in the United States can watch the match live on Paramount+, with the kickoff time set at 12:00 PM ET (9:00 AM PT). The game will also be available for live streaming through various betting partners and Sofascore‘s live score section.