Al Ain Demolish Ronaldo's Al Nassr 4-0 in AFC Champions League Elite Opener
Al Ain delivered a 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr in their AFC Champions League Elite opener at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium on September 15, 2026. Football fans watched as the UAE side completely neutralized a lineup featuring Cristiano Ronaldo, Sadio Mane, and João Félix.
Rahimi Brothers Strike Three Goals in Dominant Victory
Houssine Rahimi opened the scoring for Al Ain after capitalizing on an erroneous back pass from Al Nassr defender Saad Al Nasser before adding a second goal in the second half. His older brother, Soufiane Rahimi, scored the third goal, while Giorgos Giakoumakis executed the fourth to seal the victory. UAE national team goalkeeper Khalid Eisa preserved the clean sheet by turning away a late Cristiano Ronaldo free kick alongside a second-half save.
Al Ain maintained defensive structure throughout the match, frustrating Al Nassr‘s attack and limiting clear-cut chances for the visiting side despite their star-studded roster.
This fixture marks another success for Al Ain against the Riyadh-based club, following their 2024 AFC Champions League quarter-final elimination of Al Nassr, where Soufiane Rahimi scored in both legs before Al Ain advanced on penalties.
