Why Ronaldo will miss important Asian Champions League game explained

Cristiano Ronaldo will be absent from Al-Nassr's upcoming AFC Champions League encounter against Al Duhail tonight (November 7), at the Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium in Doha, Qatar.

The 38-year-old has played a pivotal role in his side's run of form both in domestic and continental competitions, netting a total of 15 goals in 16 matches across the various tournaments.

The Knights of Najd will aim to secure another victory over the Qatari champions, whom they narrowly defeated in a thrilling match two weeks ago. However, the Portuguese star will not be present for the reverse tie.

Al-Nassr currently leads Group E with nine points from three games, per Sofascore, and will hope to enhance their chances of reaching the AFC Champions League knockout stage even without their superstar.

Coach, Luis Castro explained that Ronaldo's absence from the squad was a strategic decision made to ensure he gets some well-deserved rest before returning to action.

In the absence of their leading marksman, Castro will rely on summer signings, Sadio Mane and Otavio while also banking his hopes on Brazilian forward, Anderson Talisca to impress again.

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