Official lineup for Al-Gharafa vs Al-Nasr match in AFC Elite Champions League

Al-Nasr Saudi Club is getting ready to face Al-Gharafa from Qatar in the AFC Elite Champions League. The match will take place at Al-Bayt Stadium in the fifth round of the Al-Gharb Group for the 2024-25 season.

Al-Nasr Squad

Formation:

• Goalkeeper: Pinto Mathews
• Defense: Muhammad Simakan, Nawaf Bushel, Muhammad al-Fatil, Sultan al-Ghanam
• Midfield: Abdullah Al-Khaibari, Marcelo Brozovic, Otavio
• Attack: Angelo, Cristiano Ronaldo, Sadio Mane

Group Standings

• Al-Nasr: 3rd place with 10 points (3 wins, 1 draw, 9 goals scored, 3 goals conceded)
• Al-Gharafa: 6th place with 4 points (1 win, 1 draw, 2 losses, 6 goals scored, 8 goals conceded)

Match Context

Al-Nasr aims to secure a win to keep up with fellow Saudi teams, Al-Hilal and Al-Ahly, at the top of the group. In contrast, Al-Gharafa is looking to leverage its home advantage to achieve a positive outcome.

This match is historically significant as it is the first encounter between Al-Nasr and Al-Gharafa in the AFC Champions League. The two teams have met three times before, with a record of one draw and two wins for Al-Nasr.

Additionally, this game marks the first meeting between coaches Stefano Pioli and Pedro Martinez in their careers. Fans can expect an exciting contest with both teams striving for vital points.