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It’s the Saudi Pro League’s teams that are once again in the spotlight. As Asia’s most prestigious soccer tournament has reached its knockout stages, we look at Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr and giants Al Hilal’s journey ahead.

On one hand, Al Nassr is looking for its first Champions League trophy. On the other hand, the tournament’s most successful team, which won it four times earlier, is looking to make it five. However, the new era in the country could change any team’s fortune in the coming rounds. Here, we will look at the team’s Round of 16 schedule, venues, how to watch, and more information.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr and Al Hilal’s Round of 16 Details: Opponent, Venue, Dates, & How to Watch

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Al Nassr FC

Opponents: Al-Fayhaa FC (Saudi Arabia)

Dates for Round 1: February 12th to 14th, 2024

Date for Round 2: February 19th or February 21st, 2024

Round 1 Venue: Al-Fayhaa Club Stadium

How to Watch: The AFC Champions League Round of 16 matches of Al Nassr FC can be watched on the Paramount Network all around the USA. The timing of the games is undecided.

Al Hilal FC

Opponents: Sepahan FC (Iran)

Dates for Round 1: February 12th to 14th, 2024

Date for Round 2: February 19th or February 21st, 2024

Round 1 Venue: Naghsh-e-Jahan Stadium or Azadi Stadium

Round 2 Venue: King Fahd International Stadium

How to Watch: The AFC Champions League Round of 16 matches of Al Hilal FC can be watched on the Paramount Network all around the USA. The timing of the games is yet to be decided.

According to reports, the dates for the rest of the tournament are also out. We estimated the first leg of the quarterfinals to be on March 4 and 5, 2024, with the return leg expected to be held on March 11 and 12, 2024. The dates for the semi-finals are April 16, 2024, for the first leg, and April 23, 2024, for the second. The finals are expected to be held on May 11, 2024, and May 25, 2024.

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Cristiano Ronaldo on an AFC Champions League mission

Cristiano Ronaldo is on a mission to win Al Nassr, their first-ever AFC Champions League title. They had reached the semifinals in the 2019–20 and 2020–21 seasons but could not make it further ahead. Nevertheless, this time the club is in top form while not losing a single game in the group stage and has the 5-time UEFA Champions League winners’ medal with them.

READ MORE – Al Ittihad Boss Lambasted for Karim Benzema Mistake During Embarrassing Loss to Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr

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On the other hand, Al Hilal already looks mighty, as they have not lost a single game in both the Saudi League and the AFC Champions League. Additionally, with Al Ittihad also in the Round of 16, it looks like there’s going to be a feisty Saudi Arabian affair in the AFC Champions League.

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