Al-Nassr secured a dominant 3-0 victory over 10-man Esteghlal

Al-Nassr VS Esteghlal Tehran    Livescore / H2H stats and Live Streaming
Time:11-03-2025 02:00 Tuesday
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Al-Nassr secured a dominant 3-0 victory over 10-man Esteghlal, propelling them into the AFC Champions League Elite quarter-finals. Jhon Duran's impressive brace, coupled with a goal from Cristiano Ronaldo, sealed the win, marking Al-Nassr's fifth appearance in the competition's final eight.

Duran opened the scoring early, capitalizing on a goalkeeping error. Ronaldo doubled the lead from the penalty spot after Sadio Mane was fouled, netting his sixth Champions League goal this season. Esteghlal's woes deepened as Mehran Ahmadi received a red card before halftime.

Al-Nassr maintained control in the second half, with Duran eventually securing his brace, firing home a late goal. The team's attacking prowess was evident, boasting 22 shots and an xG of 2.53, contrasting sharply with Esteghlal's limited attempts.

Ronaldo ended his goal drought against Iranian sides, leading the team in shots on target and touches in the opposition box. Al-Nassr's defensive solidity was also on display, achieving their fifth clean sheet in ten Champions League matches, a testament to their strong performance throughout the campaign. This comprehensive victory underlines Al-Nassr's ambitions in the competition.