Laporte's Late Header Secures Al-Nassr Win in Asian Champions League

Al-Nassr's victory over Esteghlal strengthens Saudi Arabia's dominance in the group stage.

Al-Nassr defeated Esteghlal 1-0 with Aymeric Laporte scoring a decisive goal in the 81st minute.
The match was relocated to Dubai due to security concerns in Iran, impacting Esteghlal's home advantage.
Al-Nassr's win places them fourth in their group, trailing Saudi counterparts Al-Hilal and Al-Ahli by two points.
Despite a strong defensive performance by Esteghlal, Al-Nassr capitalized on a late opportunity to secure the victory.
The top eight teams from each region will advance to the knockout rounds, with matches scheduled in Saudi Arabia next spring.