Al-Zawra’a and al-Nassr will meet in the second round of the AFC Champions League at Zawra Stadium in Iraq. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:15 pm et, with fans around the world with eager waiting to see if Cristiano ronaldo will feature the Saudi line.Al-Nassr entered the clash with a strong momentum following a recent victory over Al-Ittihad, a team led by former Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema. The domestic forms of those who are confident of bringing a 5-0 victory over Istiklol in their AFC Champions League openers. In particular, the decision came without Ronaldo in the squad, when manager Jorge Jesus chose to rest his star and instead started Haroune Camara in the role of the main striker.Camara makes the most of its chances, contributing to high views showing the depth of Al-Nassr attacks. Since then, Ronaldo has re -formed, scoring three goals in his last three games. However, it is still unclear if he will start against al-Zawra’a or be used as a substitute for impact. Jesus once again prioritizes the rotation of the squad, especially given the busy domestic and continental schedule of al-Nassr.On the other hand, al-Zawra’a is looking to recover stability. The Iraqi Club sits in16 in the Iraqi Premier League after the new series and will be eager to make a statement on the land at home. Facing high profile opponents like al-Nassr presented both challenges and opportunities to test their courage for one of the strongest teams in Asia.
Predicted startup predictions:
Al-Zawra’a:
- The goalkeeper: Hassan
- Defenders: Mohammed, Jabbar, Hashem, Ismail
- Middle player: Bitang, Qasim, Al-Rashdan
- Wingers: Sayyid, Humaidan
- Continue: Human
Al-nassr:
- The goalkeeper: Bento
- Defenders: Al Ghanham, Alamri, Martinez, Ghareeb
- Middle player: Westley, Al Kaibari, Angelo, Al Nasser
- Forward: João Felix, Haroune Camara
Although al-Nassr has an impressive squad with international experience and attacking firearms, al-Zawra’a will depend on the advantages of the home and unity of the team to care for visitors in the Gulf. Playing in front of their own fans can give them the stimulation they need to improve their game against the tournament’s favorite.
