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AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE TWO

Ronaldo’s Al Nassr to the final in the 2026 AFC Champions League Two! (5-1)

Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr and Al-Ahli start the second half in the game for a spot in the 2026 AFC Champions League Two final. Follow all the highlights and key moments with our live-blog coverage.

Kingsley Coman of Team Al-Nassr FC celebrates.
© Abdullah Ahmed/Getty ImagesKingsley Coman of Team Al-Nassr FC celebrates.

The matchup just finished and Al Nassr smashed Al Ahli, securing a spot in the 2026 AFC Champions League Two final vs Gamba Osaka. With Cristiano Ronaldo and the full starting XI on the field, both sides were hunting for the victory.

Despite his global pedigree, the Portuguese icon has navigated a mixed track record in continental play since arriving in the Middle East, making this high-stakes matchup a legacy-defining moment.

Ronaldo proved to be the difference-maker in the quarterfinals, powering Al Nassr past Al Wasl with a clinical two-goal performance. Now facing a significantly tougher Al Ahli side, the superstar forward is looking to deliver another masterclass to secure his club’s place in the championship round.

Follow every highlight, key moment, and goal with our liveblog coverage here at Bolavip US.

90+4' - AL NASSR WIN (5-1)

This result send Al Nassr to the 2026 AFC Champions League Two final against Gamba Osaka.

90+2' - Al Nassr already want to match to finish (5-1)

With everything set, there is just a matter of time to finish the game.

90' - Additional time (5-1)

Four minutes of additional time.

84' - Draxler substituted (5-1)

After a difficult matchup missing a penalty in the first half, Julian Draxler is substituted for the remaining minute of the game.

82' - Al Ahli want to score their second goal (5-1)

With anything to lose, but everything to win, Al Ahli want to score the second goal and reduce the distance in the semifinals.

80' - AL HAMDAN SCORES! (5-1)

As Ronaldo's replacement on the field, Al Hamdan scores in just one minute on the field.

77' - Ronaldo, Felix and Brozovic out (4-1)

Al Nassr make substitutions, as the matchup is already set and Ronaldo alongside other stars will take a rest on the bench.

75' - Al Ahli keep fouling Al Nassr (4-1)

As they can't get the ball, Al Ahli players are just fouling Al Nassr's teammates of Ronaldo.

73' - Al Nassr give the ball to Al Ahli (4-1)

With a new strategy, in which Al Nassr want to take advantage of a counterattack, Al AHli want to create danger, but the defense is playing outstandingly so far.

70' - Al Ahli try to respond with some attacks (4-1)

After the fourth goal, Al Ahli want to keep the ball a little, but Al Nassr recover it quickly.

68' - Al Nassr search desperately for Ronaldo (4-1)

With multiple passes and trying hard to open spaces, Ronaldo is being looked for his teammates, in order to score another goal in the game.

66' - Al Nassr keep pressing (4-1)

With this fourth goal, Jorge Jesus' indications are not to slow things down.

63' - COMAN WITH THE HAT TRICK (4-1)

A great play by Simakan ended in a goal for Al Nassr and Coman scores the hat trick.

62' - Draxler tries for Al Ahli (3-1)

In the first chance created in the second half for Al Ahli, Julian Draxler sent a ball to Exposito, but it was cleared by Bent

60' - Al Nassr make a substitution (3-1)

Sultan enters and Boushal is out.

59' - Defenders blocked Cristiano's goal (3-1)

After a perfect chance created by Mane, Cristiano shot, but the defense blocked it.

57' - MANE HIT THE POST (3-1)

After a wonderful play, Al Nassr's Mane shot and the ball hit the post.

55' - Al Ahli are losing the ball possession (3-1)

With 66% of the ball possession, Al Nassr is dominating the game, as Al Ahli are recording just 34%.

53' - Ronaldo wants to score (3-1)

With a couple of missed chances, Ronaldo is trying hard to score his goal in the game. Simakan received a yellow card for a dangerous play against one of the defenders.

51' - Al Ahli have made plenty of fouls (3-1)

With the intention to have the ball back, Al Ahli started to commit plenty of fouls and the referee are signaling all of them.

49' - RONALDO MISSES A CLEAR CHANCE (3-1)

After a great run for Angelo, he saw Ronaldo alone in the penalty area and the Portuguese star sent the ball wide.

47' - Al Nassr start with the same intensity (3-1)

Al Ahli are just looking at the ball passing from side to side of the field, while Al Nassr want to score their fourth goal of the game.

45' - Second half starts (3-1)

With Al Nassr leading the score, the second half starts in the 2026 AFC Champions League Two semifinals.

First half stats

  • Possession: Al Nassr 64% | Al Ahli 36%

  • Total Shots: Al Nassr 9 | Al Ahli 2

  • Shots on Target: Al Nassr 5 | Al Ahli 0

  • Corner Kicks: Al Nassr 4 | Al Ahli 1

  • Pass Accuracy: Al Nassr 88% | Al Ahli 76%

  • Fouls Committed: Al Nassr 5 | Al Ahli 7

  • Yellow Cards: 2 (One yellow card for each team)

45+7' - Halftime (3-1)

With four goals in the first half, Al Ahli and Al Nassr go to the halftime, expecting to watch even more dangerous situations in the second half.

45+7' - COMAN SCORES THE THIRD ONE (3-1)

Just seconds from the final of the first half, Coman scores easily for Al Nassr.

45+4' - Al Nassr want the third goal (2-1)

Their forwards are trying hard to play in different combinations, as Al Ahli are letting them control the ball and the chances.

45+2' - Al Ahli are motivating (2-1)

With two chances missed, Al Ahli are creating danger in Al Nassr's area. They are showing they don't want to lose this game.

45' - Al Amri saves Al Nassr (2-1)

Draxler was set to score the equalizer for Al Ahli, but Al Amri saved in the line. Seven minutes of additional time.

43' - Exposito tries for Al Ahli, but without success (2-1)

As the striker in Al Ahli has been dangerous with the ball, Al Nassr's defenders have controlled him greatly.

41' - Al Ahli are defending every ball (2-1)

As the team from Qatar hasn't touched Al Nassr's area in a while, their defenders have been playing at the highest, as Jorge Jesus' team keeps attacking.

39' - Al Nassr keep creating dangerous situations (2-1)

With corner kicks and multiple passes in Al Ahli's area, Ronaldo's team are creating the best chances in the game.

37' - Cristiano starts to participate more (2-1)

By assisting his teammates, Ronaldo has started to appear in the offense and created a great chance with Angelo and Joao Felix.

35' - Al Ahli decide to be more cautious (2-1)

As Al Nassr have the ball possession with 57%, Al Ahli have decided to defend and try hard to counterattack.

32' - Jorge Jesus gives instructions to Cristiano (2-1)

As Al Nassr have the lead in the score, Jorge Jesus gives specific instructions to Cristiano, in order to try and score another goal to secure the victory,

30' - Both teams have decreased their intensity (2-1)

After the intense start in the matchup, Al Nassr and Al Ahli are trying to slow things down a little, as the goals and the missed chances have contributed to wear out.

27' - Joao Felix wants to give the ball to Cristiano (2-1)

After the winning goal, Felix has decided to look for Cristiano in the area, but the player has been controlled by Al Ahli defenders so far.

25' - Al Ahli almost score (2-1)

Vlap had the chance, but Brozovic blocked the shot and sent it to the corner kick for Al Ahli.

23' - ANGELO WITH THE LEADING GOAL! (2-1)

After a great pass from Mane, Angelo scores against the goalkeeper and gives Al Nassr the lead.

22' - Al Nassr dominate the game (1-1)

Not only with the ball possession, but for the chances in Al Ahli's area, Al Nassr are taking control of the game so far.

20' - Ronaldo hasn't appeared yet (1-1)

Despite the intensity of the game, Ronaldo is still waiting for his chance to score, but Mane and Coman have taken the lead for Al Nassr.

18' - Referee disallows the goal (1-1)

After reviewing in the VAR, the referee disallowed the goal for a previous foul over Diallo from Marcelo Brozovic.

16' - COMAN WITH LEADING GOAL! (2-1)

Another goal for Kingsley Coman to give Al Nassr the lead, by an individual play.

15' - Mane keeps being a threat for Al Nassr (1-1)

As the whole team are playing greatly, Sadio Mane is the one creating dangerous attacks, while Al Ahli want to surprise with counterattacks.

13' - An electric matchup (1-1)

With those two goals, both teams are showing they want to be in the final, as they keep pressing in both areas and the ball goes from way to another in just second.

11' - COMAN WITH THE EQUALIZER! (1-1)

After the first goal of the game, Coman decided to kick the ball after Angelo's pass.

10' - YANSANE SCORES! (0-1)

In a great individual play, Al Ahli score with Yansane and his left foot.

8' - Vlap sees the yellow card (0-0)

There are two players that have seen the yellow card, one for each team: Vlap and Martinez.

6' - BENTO SAVES AL NASSR! (0-0)

From the penalty spot, Draxler tried to give the lead to Al Ahli against Cristiano's Al Nassr, but Bento stopped the shot.

4' - Exposito is awarded with a penalty (0-0)

Al Ahli made their first appearance in Al Nassr's area, and the referee gives a penalty kick. VAR confirmed the foul against Exposito.

2' - Mane starts to create danger (0-0)

The player has created dangerous situations that have led to the first corner kick of the game for Al Nassr.

0' - First half underway! (0-0)

Al Nassr and Al Ahli started the first half of the semifinals.

Everything is ready to start

Both teams are on the field to play in the 2026 AFC Champions League Two semifinals, with Cristiano Ronaldo leading Al Nassr.

Today's venue: Zabeel Stadium

Zabeel Stadium is a historic sports landmark located in the Zabeel district of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Completed in 1974, it serves as the home ground for Al Wasl FC, one of the nation’s most decorated football clubs.

With a compact capacity of approximately 8,439 spectators, the venue is beloved for its intimate "bowl" design that brings fans close to the action.

Players warming up

It's time for the teams to warm up and get a feel of the pitch minutes before the 2026 AFC Champions League Two semifinal matchup officially begins!

Al Ahli lineup

Al Ahli starting XI: Sherif Balderlin; Robin Tihi, William Trost-Ekong, Ayoub Amraoui, Michel Vlap; Ibrahima Diallo, Driss Fetthoui, Amidou Doumbouya; Julian Draxler, Sekou Yansane, Erik Exposito.

Al Nassr lineup

Al Nassr's starting XI: Bento; Nawaf Boushal, Mohamed Simakan, Abdulelah Amri, Inigo Martinez; Marcelo Brozovic, Angelo; Sadio Mane, Kingsley Coman, Joao Felix, Cristiano Ronaldo.

Al Nassr vs Al Ahly collide in a crucial semifinals matchup in the AFC Champions League two

Welcome to our live blog of the 2026 AFC Champions League Two! Al Nassr will face Al Ahli at the Zabeel Stadium, with both teams looking for a win that would keep them in the title race for the finals.