Cristiano Ronaldo prepares for final Asian Champions League campaign with Al Nassr

The Asian Champions League season begins Monday with 32 teams competing in the re-branded Elite format. Cristiano Ronaldo enters his final continental campaign with Al Nassr, aiming for a trophy that has eluded him throughout his club career. The Riyadh-based club features an international lineup including Kingsley Coman, Sadio Mane, and Joao Felix under new coach Ange Postecoglou. Five Saudi Pro League sides are participating in the tournament, which concludes with final rounds held in a centralized location within Saudi Arabia. While Al Nassr remains a contender, competition includes established threats from Japan such as Kashima Antlers, who have consistently reached the tournament final in recent years. Saudi clubs continue to invest heavily in foreign talent, complicating the path for teams from the East.

• 2:08 AMYahoo Sports — Ronaldo takes last crack at Asian glory as Saudi teams set to dominate