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Ever since Cristiano Ronaldo’s arrival, there has been an influx of major European talent in Saudi. Astronomical amounts of money are being used to promote soccer in Saudi Arabia and the authorities are ambitious with the project. Ronaldo helped Al-Nassr qualify for his first-ever AFC Champions League. Now, a SPL legend claims that Al Nassr is destined to conquer the Champions League title this season.

With the club already surpassing $500 million worth of profits this season, adding a trophy to their collection doesn’t seem out of plan. And with confirmation voiced by a Saudi League legend, Al Nassr’s confidence will be high before the start of the campaign.

The claim by Saudi League legend: “Club will win”

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As Al Nassr gears up this season to fight for the star-studded SPL title, they’ll be hoping to look sharp in their inaugural AFC Champions League campaign as well. With the amount of strengthening they have done in the transfer window, the fans are hoping for a strong season.

Former Saudi Arabian soccer player and league legend Saleh Al-Mohammedi recently claimed with confidence that Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr will conquer the AFC Champions League this season.

His bold claim immediately went viral on the internet. A claim so audacious that it demands the attention of fans and experts. In a tweet shared by @ByanNassr, the former Al Ahli player stated that Al Nassr is primed to win the AFC Champions League this season despite it being their inaugural campaign. As translated by Google, the tweet read, “Saleh Al-Mohammadi: Club will win the AFC Champions League this season.”

Al Nassr’s impending debut in the AFC Champions League adds another layer of intrigue to this narrative. Drawn in Group E alongside Persepolis FC, Al Duhail SC, and FC Istiklol, the path to continental glory might be difficult. However, with Cristiano Ronaldo in their ranks, Al Nassr enters the competition as a force to be reckoned with. But realistically, what are their chances of winning it?

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The AFC Champions League has long been a coveted prize for clubs across Asia. It is a notoriously competitive tournament, and there are no guarantees of success. Al Nassr must be at their best if they want to lift the trophy. Ronaldo is the key to Al Nassr’s chances of winning the AFC Champions League.

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He is a proven winner at the highest level and has a knack for scoring big goals in big moments. If Ronaldo can replicate his UEFA Champions League form, Al Nassr will be a force to be reckoned with in the AFC Champions League.

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With Neymar Jr.’s Al-Hilal and Benzema’s Al-Ittihad also gearing up for the tournament, the AFC Champions League promises to be a spectacle of epic proportions. Can Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr possess the X-factor that would turn the tide in their favor? If yes, it would be a fitting addition to his trophy cabinet and would further ‘cement his legacy’ as one of the greatest players of all time.

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