Al-Sadd clinches Asian Champions League playoffs spot after beating Cristiano Ronaldo-less Al-Nassr

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. Adam Ounas converted a penalty in extra time, securing Al-Sadd’s spot in the round of 16.