Al Ain humble Al Nassr and Cristiano Ronaldo in Asian Champions League drubbing
Al Ain stated their AFC Champions League credentials in emphatic fashion as they outplayed Cristiano Ronaldo’s all-star Al Nassr side in a thrilling tournament opener in the Garden City. Houssine Rahimi, a young Moroccan striker who is not even the most vaunted player in his own family let alone among the galaxy of stars on show here, was the standout performer. A little over a week after he and…
Al Ain displayed their AFC Champions League prowess in a dominant 4-0 victory over Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr team, featuring young Moroccan striker Houssine Rahimi as the standout performer. The Moroccan sibling scored twice before being substituted, with his brother Soufiane adding a third goal. Al Ain's impressive display left the 17,433 crowd delighted, while the heavily star-studded Al Nassr struggled to keep up.
Al Ain's tifo before the match showcased an eagle on a throne, with the message "Born to rule." Despite attempts by Al Nassr to mount a comeback, they ultimately failed to match Al Ain's superior performance.
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