Cristiano Ronaldo to Play in AFC Champions League 2 Against FC Goa in India

Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Naser club is set to face FC Goa in the AFC Champions League 2, alongside Al Zawraa SC of Iraq and FC Istiklol of Tajikistan. Ronaldo may not play in India due to uncertainty. FC Goa secured group stage qualification after beating Al Seeb Club of Oman. Mohun Bagan Super Giant will play in Group C alongside Sepahan SC of Iran, Al Hussein SC of Jordan, and Ahal FC of Turkmenistan. Lionel Messi is set to visit India for a three-city tour starting in Kolkata on December 12.

Cristiano Ronaldo's Saudi Pro League side, Al Nassr, is set to face FC Goa in the upcoming AFC Champions League 2 tournament. The match will take place alongside Al Zawraa SC of Iraq and FC Istiklol of Tajikistan in Group D. The group stage begins on September 16, with all teams squaring off in home and away matches against their respective opponents.

FC Goa secured their spot in the group stage after defeating Al Seeb Club of Oman in a crucial playoff round match. The victory was a significant milestone for the Indian club, marking their return to the continental stage after a gap of four years. This was FC Goa's first piece of action on the AFC Champions League Two since 2021, when they became the first Indian football club to play in the AFC Champions League group stage [2].

Meanwhile, Mohun Bagan Super Giant will play in Group C alongside Sepahan SC of Iran, Al Hussein SC of Jordan, and Ahal FC of Turkmenistan. The Mariners qualified directly for the group stage after winning the Indian Super League Shield last season [3].

The AFC Champions League Two is the second-tier club football tournament in the continent after the AFC Champions League Elite. The tournament is organized by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), and the top two teams from each group will progress to the knockout stage [3].

The upcoming matches are significant for both clubs, as they look to make their mark on the continental stage. Al Nassr, with Ronaldo leading the line, will be a strong contender, while FC Goa will aim to build on their recent success and establish themselves as a force in the AFC Champions League Two.