Published: 19 August 2024
NT Bureau
Doha
Football fans in Qatar are eagerly anticipating a thrilling AFC Champions League Elite group stage, as global superstars Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar Jr. prepare to take the field. The highly anticipated matchups were confirmed following the draw held on August 16, setting the stage for an exciting 2024/25 season.
Qatar’s premier clubs Al Sadd, Al Rayyan, and Al Gharafa are poised to compete against Saudi powerhouses Al Nassr and Al Hilal, guaranteeing some high-octane clashes.
Football fans can look forward to a particularly action-packed November, as both Ronaldo’s Al Nassr and Neymar’s Al Hilal make their way to Qatar.
The action begins on September 17, with Al Rayyan hosting Neymar’s Al Hilal at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium. On November 25, Al Gharafa will take on Al Nassr starring Ronaldo, followed by a much-anticipated showdown between Al Sadd and Al Hilal on November 26 at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium.
With the draw now complete, the battle lines are drawn, and Qatar’s top teams are set to face off against some of Asia’s most formidable opponents.
The presence of Ronaldo and Neymar on the pitch promises to make this season’s AFC Champions League Elite a spectacle to remember for fans in Qatar.
