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Al‑Nassr Crush FC Goa 4–0 in Riyadh to Clinch Knockout Berth

Cristiano Ronaldo sat out by design, reflecting Jorge Jesus’s workload management approach.

Overview

  • Abdulrahman Ghareeb struck a brace, Mohammed Marran added a third, and João Félix sealed it with a bicycle kick.
  • Ronaldo was not in the matchday squad after advance guidance from Jorge Jesus despite pre‑match reports suggesting possible involvement.
  • Al‑Nassr maintained a perfect four‑wins‑from‑four record in Group D, confirming progression to the next round.
  • FC Goa stayed bottom of the group without a point, unable to translate improved domestic form into continental results.
  • The Nov. 5 match at Al Awwal Park showcased Al‑Nassr’s depth, with Sadio Mané and Félix impacting the game as substitutes.