Ronaldo's Al Nassr face Yokohama in elite Asian quarters

Updated : Mar 18, 2025 19:52
|
Editorji News Desk

Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr have been matched against last season's finalists, Yokohama F-Marinos of Japan, in the quarter-finals of the revamped Asian Champions League, now known as the Champions League Elite.

The Portuguese star, who has claimed the UEFA Champions League title five times, aims to secure his first Asian triumph at the age of 40. Al Nassr's challenge will include overcoming Yokohama, managed by Steve Holland, the former assistant to Gareth Southgate with the England national team.

All phases from the quarter-finals to the final will be hosted in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with each match decided over a single leg.

Should Al Nassr prevail over Yokohama, they would face either Kawasaki Frontale from Japan or Al Sadd from Qatar in the semi-finals.

In another quarter-final, Al Hilal, Saudi Arabia's four-time Asian champions, will compete against South Korea's Gwangju FC.

The victor will then face the winner of the clash between Thailand's Buriram United and Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli in the semi-final stage.

The quarter-finals are set for April 25-27, the semi-finals on April 29-30, culminating in the final on May 3.

RonaldoAl Nassr

Recommended For You

editorji | Sports

Emotional Carey slams ton to give Australia upper hand in 3rd Ashes Test

editorji | Sports

I hope football has bright future in India: Messi after 'amazing' tour

editorji | Sports

FIFA slashes price of some World Cup tickets to USD 60 after global fan backlash

editorji | Sports

Steve Smith aiming for a Boxing Day return after being ruled out of 3rd Ashes test

editorji | Sports

4th T20I: Pressure building on Suryakumar as India eye series win over South Africa