Al Nassr defeats Esteghlal 3-0, advances to AFC Champions League quarter-finals

Al Nassr secured a place in the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League Elite with a 3-0 victory over Iran's Esteghlal, thanks to two goals from Jhon Duran and a penalty converted by Cristiano Ronaldo. Duran opened the scoring early, and Ronaldo added to the lead after being fouled in the box, marking his seventh goal in the tournament. Esteghlal was reduced to ten men before halftime, making their comeback nearly impossible. This win follows a goalless draw in the first leg of the round of 16 tie. Meanwhile, Qatar's Al Sadd also advanced with a 4-2 aggregate victory over Al Wasl, showcasing a strong performance in their match. Both teams will be competing in the quarter-finals scheduled for later this month in Jeddah.