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West Asia Wrap: Ronaldo stars as Al Nassr continue to dictate

Mon, 29 Dec, 2025

West Asia Wrap: Ronaldo stars as Al Nassr continue to dictate

Doha: Al Nassr Club stayed firmly in charge of the Saudi Pro League title race with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring twice in their 3-0 win over Al Akhdoud.

Al Gharafa SC's push for Qatar Stars League glory suffered a setback while Al Ain FC were held in the UAE.

There were also matches in Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman and Syria so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across West Asia.

Round of 16 cast finalised

Thu, 25 Dec, 2025

Round of 16 cast finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ Round of 16 cast has been decided following the conclusion of Matchday Six of the West Zone on Wednesday.

The teams will know their knockout stage fate when the draw is held at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on December 30.

Group D: Al Nassr Club (KSA) 5-1 Al Zawraa SC (IRQ)

Thu, 25 Dec, 2025

Group D: Al Nassr Club (KSA) 5-1 Al Zawraa SC (IRQ)

Riyadh: Al Nassr Club signalled their title ambition cruising 5-1 past Al Zawraa SC in their AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ Group D tie at the King Saud University Stadium on Wednesday.

The win meant a perfect group stage campaign for the Saudi Pro League side, with Kingsley Coman starring with a brace in the defeat of Al Zawraa who, however, advanced to the knockout stage ahead of FC Istiklol on goal difference. 

Victory is all that matters, says Al Ittihad’s Benzema

Wed, 24 Dec, 2025

Victory is all that matters, says Al Ittihad’s Benzema

Jeddah: Karim Benzema was both relieved and delighted after Al Ittihad Club returned to winning ways in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over PFC Nasaf at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium on Tuesday.

The Saudi Arabian side had to be patient against a resilient Nasaf defence before Benzema struck in the second half, his decisive effort lifting Al Ittihad to nine points and bringing an end to the Uzbekistan side’s hopes of reaching the Round of 16.

MD6: Al Ittihad Club (KSA) 1-0 PFC Nasaf (UZB)

Wed, 24 Dec, 2025

MD6: Al Ittihad Club (KSA) 1-0 PFC Nasaf (UZB)

Jeddah: Al Ittihad Club returned to winning ways in the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ after edging PFC Nasaf 1-0 at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium on Tuesday.

Karim Benzema’s second half effort took the Saudi Arabian side to nine points and at the same time, ended the Round of 16 hopes of their visitors from Uzbekistan.

Win sets Al Ahli up nicely for upcoming battles, says Jaissle

Tue, 23 Dec, 2025

Win sets Al Ahli up nicely for upcoming battles, says Jaissle

Baghdad: Matthias Jaissle wants his Al Ahli Saudi FC side to draw confidence from Monday’s 5-0 win against Al Shorta as they seek to defend their AFC Champions League Elite™ title and target domestic honours.

The victory confirmed Al Ahli Saudi’s Round of 16 spot but there will be no time to celebrate as the Jeddah-based side face three domestic matches in nine days, one of which is against table-topping Al Nassr Club in the Saudi Pro League.

MD6: Al Shorta (IRQ) 0-5 Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA)

Wed, 24 Dec, 2025

MD6: Al Shorta (IRQ) 0-5 Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA)

Baghdad: Al Ahli Saudi FC booked their spot in the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ Round of 16 with an emphatic 5-0 win against Al Shorta on Monday.

The win moved Matthias Jaissle’s defending champions to 13 points and assured them of a top eight finish in the West Zone while defeat meant almost certain elimination for Iraq’s Al Shorta  despite two matches remaining.

MD6: Sharjah FC (UAE) 0-1 Al Hilal SFC (KSA)

Tue, 23 Dec, 2025

MD6: Sharjah FC (UAE) 0-1 Al Hilal SFC (KSA)

Sharjah: Al Hilal SFC stayed perfect in the  AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ after sealing a 1-0 win over Sharjah FC on Monday.

The result sees the Saudi Pro League side, who confirmed their Round of 16 qualification with three matches to spare, extend their lead at the summit to 18 points, while Sharjah stayed on seven.

Preview: Al Ittihad Club (KSA) v PFC Nasaf (UZB)

Wed, 24 Dec, 2025

Preview: Al Ittihad Club (KSA) v PFC Nasaf (UZB)

Jeddah: Al Ittihad Club will expect to return to winning ways when they welcome PFC Nasaf for their AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ tie on Tuesday.

A 4-2 loss to Al Duhail SC on Matchday Five left Saudi Arabia's Al Ittihad eighth in the West Zone standings with six points while Nasaf stayed rooted at the bottom after suffering a fifth consecutive defeat.

Preview: Al Shorta (IRQ) v Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA)

Tue, 23 Dec, 2025

Preview: Al Shorta (IRQ) v Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA)

Baghdad: Al Shorta will brace themselves for a backlash when they host Al Ahli Saudi FC in the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ on Monday.

Al Ahli's unbeaten run on the continent was halted at 22 matches by Sharjah FC and the defending champions will be on a mission to redeem themselves against an Al Shorta side who have only managed a single point.

Preview: Sharjah FC (UAE) v Al Hilal SFC (KSA)

Tue, 23 Dec, 2025

Preview: Sharjah FC (UAE) v Al Hilal SFC (KSA)

Sharjah: Sharjah FC will be on a mission to achieve what no team has been able to do this season - defeat Al Hilal SFC in the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ - when the teams meet on Monday.

Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal lead the West Zone standings with a perfect 15 points while UAE's Sharjah - who are eight adrift - sit in seventh.

Know your team: Saudi Arabia

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

Know your team: Saudi Arabia

Jeddah: A highly confident Saudi Arabia will aim to maximise home ground advantage in the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™.

Champions in 2022, Saudi Arabia relinquished their title to Japan in 2024 edition but will head into the tournament on home soil in fine form, having lifted the Arab U23 Cup 2025 with a 2-0 victory over Iraq in the final on Tuesday.