Cristiano Ronaldo's Presence in AFC Champions League: 

Cristiano Ronaldo's Presence in AFC Champions League: Unveiling Al Nassr's Group E Opponents

Image redit: ESPN

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Persepolis FC

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The zenith of Persepolis' achievements in continental battles materialized in 2018 and 2020, marked by their impressive runner-up finishes.

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Al Duhail SC

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[{"selector":"#anim-baa9ffa5-86cd-4858-9b40-2860539124c5 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-36.329626349726766%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":3500,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-30f1627c-7d97-4fbe-b382-a04b2ee5d524","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-1ba1850d-5967-4057-b3ac-74a0c6d384de","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(125.09092%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] With a remarkable record of eight league titles, Al Duhail exhibited their supremacy in the domestic arena in the previous season, securing victory in 16 out of 22 league matches and experiencing just a solitary defeat.

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FC Istiklol

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