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Esteghlal-Al Nassr to be held in Dubai’s Rashid Stadium
The match was moved from its original venue in Tehran due to security concerns, reported Tasnim News Agency.
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) had informed Esteghlal to find a neutral ground for its AFC Champions League Elite match against Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr.
Al Nassr and Esteghlal sit fourth and fifth respectively in the 12-team table.
The 2024–25 AFC Champions League Elite (ACL Elite) is the 43rd edition of Asia’s premier club football tournament, organized by the Asian Football Confederation, and the first since it was rebranded as the AFC Champions League Elite.
The revamped format, along with the rebranding, sees 24 teams playing eight games against different opponents in the brand-new league phase.
The final stage will be played in Saudi Arabia from April 25 to May 4, 2025.
The tournament winner will qualify for the 2025 FIFA Intercontinental Cup and FIFA Club World Cup. Additionally, the winner will enter the league stage of the 2025–26 AFC Champions League Elite, if they have not already qualified through domestic performance.