Al Nassr vs Arkadag
— AFC Champions League Two (2nd Leg, Round of 16)
📅 Match Date: Wednesday, 18 February 2026
📍 Venue: Al-Awwal Park Stadium, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
🏆 Competition: 2025-26 AFC Champions League Two Round of 16 (Return Leg)
🕘 Kick-off Time:
India (IST): 11:45 PM IST
UAE (GST): 09:15 PM
Saudi Arabia (AST): 09:15 PM
United Kingdom (GMT): 06:15 PM
United States (EST): 01:15 PM
United States (PST): 10:15 AM
(All times local) — Conversion based on official fixture timings. (Khel Now)
📰 Overview & Match Build-Up
After a narrow 1-0 win for Al Nassr in the first leg played on 11 February 2026 in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, both clubs head into the decisive second leg with everything to play for. Al Nassr took advantage of an early strike from Abdullah Al-Hamdan and controlled the match to take the slim advantage home — all while Cristiano Ronaldo was absent from the first clash. (NDTV Sports)
📍 First-Leg Recap
Arkadag 0-1 Al Nassr (11 Feb 2026) — Goal: Abdullah Al-Hamdan (19′)
Venue: Ashgabat Stadium, Turkmenistan
Ronaldo missed his third straight game in the first leg, raising questions about his availability for the return fixture. (espn.com)
Al Nassr dominated possession and chances but found the opposition resilient throughout. Arkadag will now need a strong attacking response at home in front of the Riyadh crowd to overturn the aggregate deficit. (Riyadh Tickets Map)
📺 Global Broadcast & Streaming Guide
Here’s how fans across key regions can watch Al Nassr vs Arkadag live: (Sportsdunia)
| Region / Country | TV / Streaming Service |
|---|---|
| India 🇮🇳 | FanCode – Live Stream |
| Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 | beIN Sports MENA |
| UAE 🇦🇪 | beIN Sports MENA / FanCode |
| UK 🇬🇧 | beIN Sports UK / Sportsdaq |
| USA 🇺🇸 | Paramount+, beIN Sports US (where available) |
| Middle East & North Africa | beIN Sports MENA / local rights holders |
| Rest of the world | AFC LIVE app / official AFC broadcasters |
👉 Note: Availability may differ by country and subscription package — check local listings closer to kickoff. (Sportsdunia)
🎟️ Ticket Information — How to Buy
Fans planning to attend the match in Riyadh can purchase tickets through these official channels:
🏟️ Official Ticket Sources
Al-Nassr Official Website & Ticket Portal – Tickets are usually released 1-2 weeks before match day.
Club Mobile App (Al-Nassr App / Al-Awwal Park app) – Often earliest release point for members.
AFC Official Match Tickets – For continental matches, AFC ticket pages sometimes open sales to international fans.
⚠️ Tips to buy safely:
Stick to official club/AFC platforms — avoid third-party resellers to prevent fake tickets.
Register early for member priority access.
Keep ID and ticket codes ready on match day. (Reddit)
📊 Form Guide & Previous Results
🔥 Al Nassr Recent Form
Al Nassr entered this continental fixture in excellent form domestically, riding an unbeaten streak in the Saudi Pro League and strong performances in AFC Champions League Two group matches. They won all six of their group stage games and topped their group, showcasing both solid defense and attacking depth. (Athlon Sports)
🔁 Arkadag Recent Form
Arkadag finished second in Group B of the ACL2 group phase with a mixed run of results — showing grit defensively but lacking consistent firepower to match stronger foes. Their last group win came against Al Khalidiyah. (Yardbarker)
🤝 Head-to-Head (H2H)
| Fixture | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb 2026 | AFC Champions League Two | Arkadag 0-1 Al Nassr |
This is the only recorded competitive meeting so far, giving Al Nassr a slight psychological edge heading into the second leg. (ESPN.com)
Historical H2H Summary:
Matches Played: 1
Al Nassr Wins: 1
Arkadag Wins: 0
Draws: 0
Goals Scored: 1 (Al Nassr) to 0 (Arkadag) (FootyStats)
📈 Points Table (AFC Champions League Two — Group Stage)
Note: This is a snapshot leading up to knockouts.
🏆 Group Stage Standings (Top 6 of 12)
| Position | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Nassr | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | ★ | ★ | 18 |
| 2 | Arkadag | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ★ | ★ | 7 |
| 3 | Al Ahli | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | – | – | ★ |
| 4 | Al Khalidiyah | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | – | – | ★ |
| 5 | Andijon | 6 | – | – | – | – | – | ★ |
| 6 | Other Qualifiers | – | – | – | – | – | – | ★ |
Points, goals for (GF), goals against (GA) values are based on available group data. (Yardbarker)
⚽ Top Scorers & Assist Leaders (Before 18 Feb)
🔝 Al Nassr — Top Scorers
J. Félix – 4 goals
A. Ghareeb – 3 goals
K. Coman – 3 goals
Others – contributing in league + ACL2 matches (ESPN.com)
🎯 Arkadag — Top Scorers
Y. Gurbanov – 1 goal
D. Durdyyev – 1 goal
M. Saparov – 1 goal (ESPN.com)
🅰️ Al Nassr — Top Assists
Ângelo Gabriel – 3 assists
A. Ghareeb – 3 assists
J. Félix – 2 assists (ESPN.com)
🅰️ Arkadag — Top Assists
Y. Mammedow – 2 assists
Y. Gurbanov – 1 assist
S. Hydyrow – 1 assist (ESPN.com)
🧠 Tactical Preview & Possible Line-ups
🔰 Al Nassr (Expected XI)
Formation: 4-3-3 / 4-2-3-1
GK: Bento
RB: Sultan Al Ghanam
CB: Mohamed Simakan
CB: Iñigo Martinez
LB: Abdulelah Al-Amri
CM: Marcelo Brozovic
CM: Abdullah Alkhaibari
RM/LW: Angelo Gabriel
LW: Ayman Yahya
ST: Sadio Mane
CF: João Félix (Yardbarker)
⚔️ Arkadag (Expected XI)
GK: Rasul Charyyev
CBs: Arzuvguly Sapargulyev, Mekan Saparow
Midfield: Mirza Beknazarov, Velmyrat Ballakov
Attack: Yazglyc Gurbanow, Didar Durdyew, Shamammet Hydyrov (Yardbarker)
Tactical line-ups are based on recent match data and preview estimates. (Khel Now)
🌟 Cristiano Ronaldo — Playing or Not?
In the first leg on 11 Feb, Cristiano Ronaldo was absent, missing his third consecutive game amid squad rotation decisions from Al Nassr manager Jorge Jesus. (espn.com)
Ronaldo did return to Saudi Pro League action in the league after that fixture, scoring vs Al Fateh, and is now widely expected to be available for this second leg on 18 Feb unless further injury or tactical rotation rules apply. (Turkmenportal.com)
Ronaldo’s potential impact: If included, his elite goal threat significantly boosts Al Nassr’s chances of progressing ahead of quarterfinals push.
📊 What This Match Means
⭐ For Al Nassr:
A win or draw will likely see them through on aggregate into the AFC Champions League Two quarterfinals and continue their continental campaign.
⭐ For Arkadag:
They must win by 2+ goals to overturn the deficit — or by 1 goal to force extra time. This sets up a thrilling high-stakes match for fans of both sides.
📌 Final Thoughts
This Al-Nassr vs Arkadag AFC Champions League Two tie represents a key moment in the continental schedule. With global broadcast access, clear ticket pathways and tactical intrigue — including Ronaldo’s expected return — this is one of the standout fixtures of the AFC2 knockout phase. (Sportsdunia)
Fans should tune in early, secure tickets through official channels, and follow global broadcasts in the above regions to catch every moment of this pivotal showdown.
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