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Al Nassr vs Al Ahli LIVE: Angelo with the leading goal in the 2026 AFC Champions League Two semifinal! (2-1)

Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr and Al-Ahli start the first half of 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.

Angelo of team Al Nassr FC.
© Abdullah Ahmed/Getty ImagesAngelo of team Al Nassr FC.

Action is officially underway as Al Nassr and Al Ahli collide in a high-stakes 2026 AFC Champions League Two semifinal showdown. With Cristiano Ronaldo and the full starting XIs now on the pitch, both sides are hunting for an early advantage with a definitive spot in the final hanging in the balance.

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.

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.

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