Ronaldo’s emotional milestone spurs Al Nassr

Tue, 01 Oct, 2024

Ronaldo’s emotional milestone spurs Al Nassr

Riyadh: Cristiano Ronaldo once again showcased his class after leading Al Nassr Club to a 2-1 victory over Al Rayyan SC in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 tie on Monday.

Ronaldo’s curling effort in the 76th minute proved decisive, securing Al Nassr’s victory with Al Rayyan netting a late consolation at the King Saud University Stadium.

After missing several chances in the second half, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner opened his 2024/25 continental account in style for the Riyadh-based side, with the Portugal star revealing afterwards that it was an emotional goal as it was his late father’s birthday.

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Preview - MD2: Vissel Kobe (JPN) v Shandong Taishan FC (CHN)

Tue, 01 Oct, 2024

Preview - MD2: Vissel Kobe (JPN) v Shandong Taishan FC (CHN)

Kobe: There will be little separating Vissel Kobe and Shandong Taishan FC when the two sides square off in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 tie at the Kobe City Miski Park Stadium on Wednesday.

Japanese champions Vissel Kobe opened their continental campaign with a goalless draw against Thailand's Buriram United while Shandong Taishan saw off the spirited challenge of Australia's Central Coast Mariners with a 3-1 win.

MD2: Al Nassr Club (KSA) 2-1 Al Rayyan SC (QAT)

Tue, 01 Oct, 2024

MD2: Al Nassr Club (KSA) 2-1 Al Rayyan SC (QAT)

Riyadh:  Cristiano Ronaldo led Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr Club to their first win in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 after they defeated Al Rayyan SC 2-1 at the King Saud University Stadium on Monday.

The match also marked Al Nassr head coach Stefano Pioli's first taste of continental club football in Asia with a win, taking the Saudi Arabian club to four points with Al Rayyan still looking for their first.

MD2: Al Sadd SC (QAT) 2-0 Esteghlal FC (IRN)

Tue, 01 Oct, 2024

MD2: Al Sadd SC (QAT) 2-0 Esteghlal FC (IRN)

Doha: Al Sadd SC secured their first win in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024-25 on Monday as an own goal from Hossein Hosseini and a second half penalty from Akram Afif earned Felix Sanchez’s side a 2-0 victory over Esteghlal FC at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in Doha.

The win takes the Qatari side onto four points from their first two games in the league phase while Islamic Republic of Iran's Esteghlal remain on three points following their opening round victory over Al Gharafa earlier in the month.

Hosseini punched the ball into his own goal with five minutes remaining in the first half and Afif netted from the penalty spot in the 68th minute after being hauled down by Rouzbeh Cheshmi to put the seal on a comfortable win for the hosts.

MD2: Al Wasl Club (UAE) 0-2 Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA)

Tue, 01 Oct, 2024

MD2: Al Wasl Club (UAE) 0-2 Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA)

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Al Ahli Saudi FC continued to shine as they secured a 2-0 win over Al Wasl Club of United Arab Emirates in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 tie on Monday.

First half strikes from Riyad Mahrez and Roger Ibanez sealed an impressive away win for Al Ahli, who have maximum points from their opening two matches while Al Wasl stayed on three.

MD2: Persepolis FC (IRN) 1-1 Pakhtakor FC (UZB)

Tue, 01 Oct, 2024

MD2: Persepolis FC (IRN) 1-1 Pakhtakor FC (UZB)

Qods: Pakhtakor FC came from behind to force a 1-1 draw with Persepolis FC in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 tie on Monday.

Pakhtakor’s Dragan Ceran cancelled out Ali Alipour’s first half opener as the side from Uzbekistan took a well deserved point from their rivals from the Islamic Republic of Iran. 

Europe Wrap: Lee shines for PSG; Furuhashi on the double for Celtic

Tue, 01 Oct, 2024

Europe Wrap: Lee shines for PSG; Furuhashi on the double for Celtic

Kuala Lumpur: Korea Republic's Lee Kang-in and Japan's Takefusa Kubo were among the goals as Paris St-Germain and Real Sociedad registered wins in France and Spain respectively.

In Scotland, Kyogo Furuhashi netted twice as Celtic made it six straight wins, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at how the continent's stars performed in Europe this past week.