Cristiano Ronaldo rested for Al-Nassr's AFC Champions League match in Uzbekistan

Cristiano Ronaldo will not play for Al-Nassr in their AFC Champions League match against Pakhtakor in Tashkent on November 2. Coach Ange Postecoglou opted to rest Ronaldo, along with Kingsley Coman and Mohamed Simakan, amid concerns about player fatigue and extensive travel following the postponement of their previous match. Al-Nassr seeks to improve their standings in the tournament as they currently sit ninth in the western zone group. The club aims for its first Asian title but has faced challenges, including security concerns that have affected multiple competitions in the region. Al-Nassr's next scheduled matches will be critical as they look to recover in the ongoing tournament.

• 1:01 AMYahoo Sports — Ronaldo rested as Al-Nassr heads to Uzbekistan. Security concerns continue for Asian competitions