AFC Champions League Elite - Preview: Pakhtakor (UZB) v Al Nassr Club (KSA)

Tashkent: Pakhtakor have to produce their best if they are to get the better of Al Nassr Club when the sides meet in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Monday.

Uzbekistan's Pakhtakor have yet to savour victory while Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr will be seeking a second win after having kicked off their campaign with a defeat.

Pakhtakor, having opened their season with two draws, lost 1-0 to Iraq's Al Shorta last week to sit 12th in the West Zone standings.

A Round of 16 spot, however, is still very much within reach but they need to improve upfront, with just one of their attempts against Al Shorta on target.

Al Nassr were idle last week following the postponement of their tie against UAE's Al Wasl FC but Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates will be bouncing after recovering from their opening match 4-0 defeat to Al Ain FC.

Al Nassr were at their attacking best in the Matchday Two 3-1 victory against PFC Nefthci and will be confident of winning against opponents from Uzbekistan for the second consecutive match.

Pakhtakor (UZB) v Al Nassr Club (KSA)

Venue: Pakhtakor Stadium (Tashkent)

Kick-off: Monday, 18:45 (UTC+5)

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