Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr will play Al-Shorta FC of Baghdad in the Arab Club Champions Cup 2023 .
A 3-1 win over Raja Casablanca secured Al Nassr a place in the semi-finals of the 2023 edition of the cup. It is the first time the Saudi club has reached the semi-finals of the competition since 1995.
Both teams finished second in their groups. Al Nassr started the tournament with a goalless draw. They are unbeaten with two wins and two draws. The Saudi side have scored eight and conceded three goals in four at the 2023 Arab Club Champions Cup.
Al-Shorta won two, lost one and drew one match in the tournament. They scored six goals and conceded four. The team won their last match against AL Sadd 4-2 to reach the semi-finals.
Both teams are trying to reach the final of the Arab Club Champions Cup. Al-Hilal and Al Shabab Riyadh will meet in the second semi-final.
A win for Al Nassr in this match could set up an all-Saudi final. Cristiano Ronaldo will also look to add another silverware to his overall trophy list. The Portuguese international is one of the best footballers and will be hungry to win the Arab Club Champions Cup.
Al Nassr vs Al Shorta Predicted Lineup
Al Nassr: Alaqidi, Telles, A. Madu, Lajami, Sultan Al Ghanam; Fofana, M. Brozovic; A. Talisca, S. Mane, Ghareeb, Cristiano Ronaldo