Al-Nassr will seek to solidify top spot in Group D of the AFC Champions League 2 when they host FC Goa in Riyadh. The Saudi club have a 100 percent record after three games and beat Goa 2-1 last month. Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to be rested again, having not yet played in this continental campaign. Ronaldo scored twice as Al-Nassr made it seven wins from seven in the Pro League, with the weekend victory featuring a controversial stoppage-time penalty. Goa have recent domestic momentum but remain without a point in the continental competition. Coach Manolo Marquez stressed honour, confidence and the intent to compete and try to win.
"They did so without star man Cristiano Ronaldo and the Portugal striker is again expected to be rested by coach Jorge Jesus. Ronaldo scored twice as Al-Nassr made it seven wins from seven to start the new Pro League season at the weekend, albeit it came in controversial fashion with the home team awarded a penalty 14 minutes into stoppage time of the clash with Al-Fayha."
"It's an honour for us to play these kinds of games, not only for the players, but for all FC Goa fans and for Indian football as a whole. These are moments everyone will remember for a long time. But we're not here just to admire the stadium or the occasion; we're here to compete in the best possible way against a big team like Al-Nassr."
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