Al Nassr vs Esteghlal FC: AFC Champions League Showdown to happen on March 3, 2025 as Cristiano Ronaldo Eyes Glory.
Al Nassr have travelled to Tehran without star player Cristiano Ronaldo for their AFC Champions League Round of 16 clash at the Azadi Stadium against Esteghlal FC on Monday, March 3, 2025. The clash is sure to be an intense one with the past records in Esteghlal’s favour.
Al Nassr lost twice among the last three times they clashed. Their only victory came during their most recent meeting back in October 2024. Al Nassr won that match by a narrow 1-0 margin. They dominated in terms of possession in that match, holding on to the ball 65% of the time.
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Whereas, Esteghlal mostly relied on their defensive prowess as they made at least eight saves which were crucial. This time, Al Nassr are coming on the back of a 2-0 win against Al-Wehda, while Esteghlal lost their latest match by a 1-2 margin to Persepolis.
Undoubtedly, Cristiano Ronaldo would have been the biggest ace for Al Nassr in this match. So far in the tournament, he has scored six goals. He may be 40 now, but he is one of the fittest athletes, so age hasn’t slowed him down. Unfortunately, Ronaldo has not travelled with the team, the team will have to look elsewhere for motivation.
It won’t be easy because Al Nassr’s attack hasn’t been the same in recent domestic fixtures. In their struggles, they’ve recently lost 2-1 to Al-Orobah. In that match, both Ronaldo and Al Nassr’s new signing John Duran failed to convert key chances.
For Esteghal, their current top scorer Joel Kojo should make an impact. Whereas, in the back, to deal with Al Nassr’s indubitable attacks, goalkeeper Seyed Hossein Hosseini should be a key player. The Iranian side’s extremely disciplined defense has seen only a single red card this season compared to Al Nassr’s more aggressive one.
With Al Nassr relying on possible possession play and Esteghal coming on strong with counter attacks, it will surely be a thrilling clash. As both teams get ready for the clash, here are the key details on how to watch the big game:
What time will Al Nassr vs Esteghlal FC game start?
The high-voltage Al Nassr vs Esteghlal FC clash is scheduled on Monday, March 3, 2025, at 11:00 AM ET.
Where to watch Al Nassr vs Esteghlal FC on TV?
The live action between Cristiano Ronaldo and Co. at Al Nassr and Esteghlal FC will be available on Paramount+ network channels including CBS Sports.
Where to watch Al Nassr vs Esteghlal FC online?
Fans can catch live streaming of the game on the Paramount+ website and app.
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