Will Cristiano Ronaldo make his maiden trip to India? the question hasnow gained traction after his club Al Nassr was drawn in the same group as Indian Super League side FC Goa. Besides Al Nassr, the Gaurs (FC Goa) will face Iraq's Al Zawraa and Tajikistan's FC Istiklol in Group D.
FC Goa defeated Oman's Al Seeb to secure a berth in the AFC Champions League Two. The side fended off a late fight from the Oman side to win 2-1 in the tie. Dejan Drazic and Javier Siverio were the goal scorers for FC Goa.
Will Cristiano Ronaldo play in India?
It is highly unlikely that Ronaldo will be visiting to play in India, since the player’s contract, is said to feature a clause restricting his travel for away fixtures in the tournament.
However, he is likely to appear in the home match against FC Goa, which will take place in Riyadh. Both teams will face each other twice, as part of the home and away format used in the group stage. For FC Goa, the clash against Al Nassr is set to be among the most high-profile games in the club's history since it was founded in 2014.
Last year, Al Nassr participated in the AFC Champions League Elite, where Ronaldo played in three away matches but skipped two, while missing another due to an injury.
Which other teams are set to feature in AFC Champions League 2?
Mohun Bagan Super Giant, have been drawn in the Group C of the same tournament, alongside Sepahan SC (Iran), Al Hussein (Jordan), and Ahal FC (Turkmenistan). The mariners already booked their spot in the tournament after winning the 2024/25 ISL Shield.
