Al Ain FC vs Al-Nassr FC LIVE: The reigning continental champions will begin their title defence on home soil against a star-studded Al-Nassr side led by Cristiano Ronaldo. The Saudi Arabian giants will enter the contest with added motivation after their painful penalty-shootout elimination against Al Ain in the 2024 AFC Champions League quarterfinals.
Al Ain will look to use home advantage as they begin their latest continental campaign. The UAE side have developed a strong record at the Hazza bin Zayed Stadium and will be confident of causing problems for Al-Nassr with their counter-attacking approach.
Al-Nassr, meanwhile, arrive with considerable attacking firepower but will have to manage a congested schedule and several injury concerns. Kingsley Coman, Abdulrahman Ghareeb, Ayman Yahya and Sultan Al-Ghannam are among the notable absentees, putting greater responsibility on Ronaldo, Sadio Mané, João Félix and Ângelo Gabriel.
Al Ain FC vs Al-Nassr FC Match Details
Match: Al Ain FC vs Al-Nassr FC
Tournament: AFC Champions League Elite 2026-27, League Stage Matchday 1
Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Kick-off Time: 8:00 PM UAE time | 4:00 PM GMT | 9:30 PM IST
Venue: Hazza bin Zayed Stadium, Al Ain, UAE
Competition: AFC Champions League Elite
Al Ain FC Expected Starting XI
Al Ain are expected to line up in a 4-3-3 formation, with Soufiane Rahimi, Kodjo Fo-Doh Laba and Sékou Baba forming the attacking trio.
Goalkeeper: Khalid Eisa
Defenders: Bandar Al-Ahbabi, Fábio Cardoso, Kouame Autonne, Felipe Salomoni
Midfielders: Park Yong-woo, MatÃas Palacios, Kaku
Forwards: Sékou Baba, Kodjo Fo-Doh Laba, Soufiane Rahimi
Formation: 4-3-3
Al-Nassr FC Expected Starting XI
Al-Nassr are expected to adopt a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Cristiano Ronaldo leading the attack.
Goalkeeper: Bento
Defenders: Nawaf Boushal, Mohamed Simakan, Aymeric Laporte, Salem Al-Najdi
Defensive Midfielders: Marcelo Brozović, Abdullah Al-Khaibari
Attacking Midfielders: Ângelo Gabriel, Otávio, Sadio Mané
Center Forward: Cristiano Ronaldo
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Al Ain FC vs Al-Nassr FC LIVE Streaming In UAE
TV Broadcast: beIN Sports AFC 1 HD, SSC 1 HD and Abu Dhabi Sports Asia 1
Live Streaming: TOD App, beIN SPORTS CONNECT and Shahid VIP
Kick-off: 8:00 PM UAE time, Tuesday, September 15
Al Ain FC vs Al-Nassr FC LIVE Streaming In Saudi Arabia
TV Broadcast: SSC 1 HD
Live Streaming: Shahid VIP
Kick-off: 9:00 PM Saudi Arabia time, Tuesday, September 15
Al Ain FC vs Al-Nassr FC LIVE Streaming In India
TV Broadcast: Select AFC Champions League Elite fixtures may be available on television networks, subject to the fixture’s broadcast schedule.
Live Streaming: FanCode
Kick-off: 9:30 PM IST, Tuesday, September 15
Al Ain FC vs Al-Nassr FC LIVE Streaming In USA
TV Broadcast: No confirmed traditional TV broadcast
Live Streaming: Paramount+
Kick-off: 12:00 PM ET | 9:00 AM PT, Tuesday, September 15
Al Ain FC vs Al-Nassr FC LIVE Streaming In Malaysia
TV Broadcast: Astro Football, Channel 814
Live Streaming: Astro GO
Kick-off: 8:00 PM MYT, Tuesday, September 15
Al Ain FC vs Al-Nassr FC LIVE Streaming In Japan
TV Broadcast: No confirmed traditional TV broadcast
Live Streaming: DAZN Japan
Kick-off: 1:00 AM JST, Wednesday, September 16
The match will also be available through The AFC Hub’s official YouTube channel in selected unsold territories, although availability may be restricted depending on local broadcast rights.
