Overview
- The first leg kicks off today at Ashgabat Stadium in Turkmenistan, with coverage in India on Sony Sports India and streaming on Sony LIV.
- Jorge Jesus attributed Cristiano Ronaldo’s absence to rotation and fixture management before the upcoming Al-Fateh game.
- The decision follows Ronaldo’s recent two-game league absence over a dispute, though he has since returned to training.
- Al-Nassr named only three foreign players for the trip, with Sadio Mané also missing from the matchday squad.
- Arkadag enters with six straight wins and an 83% home win rate, while Al-Nassr topped Group D unbeaten with 18 points.