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Al-Ain thrashes Al-Nassr 4-0 in Asian Champions League opener
Saudi Pro League champions Al-Nassr suffered a humbling 4-0 defeat to UAE club Al-Ain in their opening match of the Asian Champions League Elite on Tuesday. Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates made an inauspicious start to their continental campaign.
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Al-Nassr's hopes of making an immediate impact in Asia's premier club competition were dashed as they fell to a comprehensive defeat at Al-Ain's home ground in the United Arab Emirates. The Rahimi brothers featured prominently in the rout, which underscored the magnitude of the challenge facing the Saudi club in the revamped Asian Champions League Elite format. The four-goal margin represented a significant setback for the newly crowned Saudi Pro League champions, who were widely expected to be competitive in the continental tournament. The performance raised questions about Al-Nassr's readiness for elite Asian club football, particularly given the calibre of their squad. The loss means Al-Nassr must regroup quickly as they bid to recover from the poor start and salvage their campaign in the coming matches of the tournament.