Saudi Arabian giants Al-Nassr will be facing Iranian side Esteghlal in the AFC Champions League. The game has been shifted to Dubai due to security concerns but both teams are in good spirits ahead of the tie. The domestic position for Esteghlal does not bode well for them as they are 11th in the standings. With just 8 points in seven games, they need a strong display here. Al-Nassr is considered the second-best team in Saudi Arabia behind Al-Hilal and they will try and do all to have a good run in the continental showpiece event. Cristiano Ronaldo Greets Fan Who Cycled 13,000 km Over 6 Months From China to Saudi Arabia To Meet Al-Nassr Star, Pics Go Viral.

Esteghlal does not have any injury concerns and heads into the game with a fully fit squad. Mehrdad Mohammadi is a key figure in the attacking third for the Iranian side and he will be tasked with coming up with the goals. Argentinian striker Gustavo Blanco will be a key figure with his hold-up play crucial.

Al-Nassr skipper Cristiano Ronaldo will be the star attraction for the Saudi club in this tie. He will be supported by Sadio Mane in this game with Otavio as the drifter. Marcelo Brozovic will be deployed in central midfield and his primary goal is to keep things ticking. Aymeric Laporte in defence is the one that brings calmness to their game on the pitch.

When Is Esteghlal vs Al-Nassr, AFC Champions League Elite 2024-25 Match? Date Time and Venue

Al-Nassr vs Esteghlal AFC Champions League Elite 2024-25 match will be played at Al-Rashid Stadium in Dubai. The match is scheduled to start at 09:30 PM IST (Indian Standard Time) on October 22. Check out the Al-Nassr vs Esteghlal viewing options below. Al-Ain 4–5 Al-Hilal, AFC Champions League Elite 2024–25: Salem Aldawsari Scores Hat-Trick, Renan Lodi and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic Add One Each As Al-Za'eem Edge Past Defending Champions in Nine-Goal Thriller.

Which TV Channels in India Will Telecast Esteghlal vs Al-Nassr, AFC Champions League Elite 2024-25 Match

Sports 18 Network has broadcasting rights to the AFC Champions League Elite 2024-25 in India. Fans can watch the Al-Nassr vs Esteghlal match of the AFC Champions League Elite 2024-25 on the Sports 18 Network.

Is Esteghlal vs Al-Nassr, AFC Champions League Elite 2024-25, Live Online Streaming Available?

While the live telecast of the match is available on the Sports 18 network, fans can also enjoy live streaming of the Al-Nassr vs Esteghlal AFC Champions League Elite 2024-25 match on the FanCode app and website. Al-Nassr have momentum with them and they should secure an easy win.

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