Champions League: Barcelona not favourites to win trophy – Rodri
Barcelona midfielder Rodri has insisted that the Blaugrana aren’t among the favourites to win the UEFA Champions League this season. According to the Spain international, the best team doesn’t necessarily win the Champions League. “I do not think we are the favourites to win the Champions League. Of course, players like myself were signed for […] Champions League: Barcelona not favourites to win…
Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr suffered a 4-0 defeat to Al-Ain in the Asian Champions League Elite on Tuesday. Al-Nassr, the Saudi Arabian champions, had never won the tournament before. Houssine Rahimi, Houssine's brother, and Soufiane Rahimi scored for Al-Ain. Ronaldo attempted a late free kick but it was saved by the goalkeeper.
Al-Nassr coach Ange Postecoglou acknowledged the team's poor performance, stating they gave everything they had. The result leaves Al-Nassr with one win in their last four matches. Four-time champion Al-Hilal secured a 2-1 victory against Al-Gharafa after both teams played with ten men. Al-Ahli and Al-Ittihad drew 1-1 with Pakhtakor and Al-Shamal, respectively. Al-Qadsiah started with a 2-1 win over Al-Wasl.
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