Al Nassr faced their first defeat in the 2023 Asian Champions League, losing 2-1 to Al Sadd. Despite resting Cristiano Ronaldo, who watched from the stands, Al Nassr were unable to overcome Al Sadd’s dramatic finish.
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Akram Afif put Al Sadd ahead in the 53rd minute, and an own goal by Al Sadd’s Romain Saiss leveled the score at 1-1 in the 80th minute. In injury time, a penalty by Adam Ounas sealed the win for Al Sadd.
