Continent Kings: Can RSL seal AFC Champions League Elite three-peat?
Al NassrThis will be a major focus for Ange Postecoglou’s team this season after falling agonisingly short in the second-tier AFC Champions League Two last season, losing in the final on home soil. ...
Al Nassr's quest to secure a three-peat in the AFC Champions League Elite remains a primary goal for Ange Postecoglou's team this season. The Saudi club experienced a heartbreak in the second-tier AFC Champions League Two last year, losing the final on home soil. Their struggle extends to the previous season as well, with a loss to Kawasaki Frontale in the ACL Elite semi-final. Currently, Al Nassr is the only member of Saudi football’s original "Big Four" without a continental trophy.
The recent triumphs of Al Ahli have left Al Nassr without a continental title, leaving a void in their achievements. With Cristiano Ronaldo’s potential final campaign, their determination to fill this gap is stronger than ever. Postecoglou, who has had mixed results in the competition during his stints with Brisbane Road and Yokohama F.Marinos, now has the chance to right those wrongs.
The RSL champions begin their 2026-27 campaign against UAE club Al Ain, who previously defeated Al Nassr to claim the Asian Champions League title in 2024.
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