Al Ain Defeats Al Nassr 1-0 in Asian Champions League Quarterfinal

Soufiane Rahimi's goal gives Al Ain the lead, while Cristiano Ronaldo's return and fan violence overshadow the match.

Al Ain secures a 1-0 victory over Al Nassr in the first leg of their Asian Champions League quarterfinal, with Soufiane Rahimi scoring the decisive goal.
Cristiano Ronaldo's return from suspension ends in disappointment as Al Nassr fails to equalize, despite several attempts.
Al Nassr's Aymeric Laporte receives a late red card, ruling him out of the second leg of the quarterfinal.
Violence erupts outside the stadium as Al Nassr fans are attacked by Al Ain supporters, raising concerns over fan safety.
The winner of the Al Ain vs. Al Nassr tie will face either Al Hilal or Al Ittihad in the semifinals, intensifying the competition.