This Monday (25), Al-Gharafa, from Qatar, hosts Al Nassr, from Cristiano Ronaldo, in the fifth round of the Asian Champions League. The ball rolls at 1pm (Brasília time), at the Al Bayt Stadium, in the city of Al Khor, Qatar.
Al-Gharafa comes from two wins, two draws and one defeat in the last five games. The team is in 4th place in the Q-League, Qatar’s first division. In the Champions League, they drew 1-1 with Persepolis.
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Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr has three wins, one draw and one defeat in the most recent matches. They are in 3rd place in Saudi Arabia and are one of the favorites to win the continental tournament.
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Al Gharafa x Al Nassr: on this assistance
- Date: November 25th (Monday)
- Time: 1pm (Brasília time)
- Where to watch: ESPN and Disney+
Al Gharafa x Al Nassr: lineups
Al Gharafa lineup
The Qatari club’s biggest highlight is striker Joselu, formerly of Real Madrid, with 7 goals in 15 games.
There is a crowded medical department, with Hyun-soo Jang, Mostafa Essam, Saifeldeen Fadlalla, Assim Madibo and Rodrigo all out of the game.
Al Gharafa lineup: Ababacar; Yousif, Sano, Traoré, Mayor; Sassi, Díaz, Coman; Al Ganehi, Brahimi, Joselu. Technical: Pedro Martins.
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Al Nassr lineup
Cristiano Ronaldo will start in the Al Nassr team against Al Gharafa.
In attack, the absence is due to the Brazilian Talisca, the team’s highlight. In addition to him, Sami Al-Najei and Ayman Yahya, injured, will not play.
Al Nassr lineup: Benedict; Al Ghanam, Simakan, Alawjami, Boushal; Otavinho, Brozovic, Angelo; Ghareeb, Mané, Ronaldo. Technical: Stefano Pioli.
