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Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassar returns to AFC Champions League action on Tuesday against Qatari side Al-Duhail.

Saudi Pro League team Al-Nassar sits top of Group E after two wins out of two, while Al-Duhail has just one point from two matches to start the Champions League campaign. Al-Nassar is expected to continue their continental winning streak this week thanks to the prowess of their star-studded squad, but Al-Duhail boasts of its own talent, including Philippe Coutinho.

Here's what you need to know before tuning in.

How to watch

  • Date: Tuesday, Oct. 24 | Time: 2 p.m. ET
  • Location: KSU Stadium -- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  • Watch: Paramount+

Storylines

Al-Nassr: Al-Nassar is unbeaten in their last five, and Ronaldo has three goals during that stretch. Sadio Mane also got on the scoresheet in that time period, but the team's most in-form player is arguably Brazilian midfielder Talisca, who has six goals in the last five games. The Saudi side will likely count on that trio to keep their unbeaten run going and deliver a commanding victory, much like they did in their first two Champions League victories of the season.

Al-Duhail: Coutinho's Al-Duhail, meanwhile, has yet to translate domestic success into continental form. They have one point from two games, and have yet to score in Champions League play. The Qatari side will hope to break the streak, but may have an uphill battle against an Al-Nassr team that is defensively steady.

Prediction

This fixture's is Al-Nassr's to lose and considering their talent and form, they probably won't. Pick: Al-Nassr 2, Al-Duhail 0.