AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/2025 - Preview - MD8: Al Rayyan SC (QAT) v Esteghlal FC (IRN)

Al Rayyan: Al Rayyan SC can expect a full throttle charge from Esteghlal FC when the two sides meet in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 on Tuesday.

Both are still in the hunt for a place in the knockout stage, with Qatar's Al Rayyan in a better position heading into the final round of matches.

Al Rayyan ensured their fate remained very much in their own hands with a 2-1 win over UAE's Al Ain FC on Matchday 7 and will be determined to not let their good work go to waste.

Sitting in sixth on eight points after seven matches, victory will confirm Al Rayyan their spot in the next round.

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Esteghlal are in a more precarious position although they ended Matchday 7 in the final qualification spot.

Iranian rivals Persepolis FC are level on points with them while Pakhtakor will overtake them if they beat Qatar's Al Sadd SC, making victory a must for Esteghlal.

Al Rayyan SC (QAT) v Esteghlal FC (IRN)

Venue: Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium (Al Rayyan)

Kick-off: Tuesday, 19:00 (UTC+3)

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