Nassr's first AFC Champions League loss to Al-Sadd of Qatar due to rest. Despite a goal from Sadio Mane and an own goal by Romain Saiss, Al-Sadd clinched a 2-1 victory, securing their spot in the round of 16.

Cristiano Ronaldo watched on from the stands as already-qualified Al Nassr lost for the first time in this year's Asian Champions League Elite.

With Al-Nassr already securing a spot in the round of 16, Ronaldo, who has netted five goals in his last three games, was rested and watched the match from the sidelines.

Cristiano Ronaldo was absent when Al-Nassr lost for the first time in the AFC Champions League Elite, to Al-Sadd of Qatar 2-1 on Monday.

Al-Nassr faced their first AFC Champions League Elite defeat against Al-Sadd of Qatar with a 2-1 score, despite resting Cristiano Ronaldo. Al-Sadd's Akram Afif scored, followed by an own goal by Romain Saiss for Al-Nassr.

Al-Nassr head coach, Stefano Pioli has refused to comment about captain Cristiano Ronaldo’s absence in their defeat against Al-Sadd on Monday. Ronaldo didn’t feature as Pioli’s men lost 2-1 in their AFC Champions League clash at Al-Awwal Park.

Al Nassr play against Al Sadd in Matchday 6 of Group B in the AFC Champions League, and the big question on everyone's mind is whether Cristiano Ronaldo will feature in today's game. Al Nassr are set to take on Al Sadd in a critical Group B clash in the AFC Champions League as they aim to catch up to the group leaders,