Overview
- The AFC Champions League Two draw in Kuala Lumpur placed Al-Nassr, FC Goa, Al Zawraa and FC Istiklol in Group D.
- FC Goa secured its group stage spot by beating Oman’s Al Seeb 2-1 in the preliminary playoff on August 13.
- The group stage runs from September 16 to December 24 with each team slated to play home and away fixtures.
- Media reports attribute a clause in Ronaldo’s extension to 2027 as allowing him to opt out of away AFC matches.
- FC Goa CEO Ravi Puskur described the home leg against Al-Nassr as the biggest match in Indian club football history.