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All Al-Nassr stars who could feature vs FC Goa in ACL Two with Cristiano Ronaldo not travelling

Rajarshi has been part of Khel Now since 2022, and he covers world football.
Published at :October 21, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Modified at :October 21, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Joao Felix (Al Nassr) Al-Nassr

(Courtesy : Getty Images)

Indian fans will get to see many global stars playing against FC Goa.

Indian football fans will get a glimpse of some of the renowned global stars when FC Goa host Al-Nassr in the AFC Champions League Two tomorrow at 7:15 p.m. IST at Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa.

It’s a once-in-a-lifetime chance to witness such players who have played at the top level throughout their careers before joining the Saudi side.

However, many fans are still upset as they were waiting for the arrival of one of the greatest football players, Cristiano Ronaldo, in India. But they met with unfortunate news after Al-Nassr announced that Ronaldo would not travel with the squad to Goa and was rested ahead of the game. Anyhow, the fans will still get to see some of the other top football stars who once played for some of the biggest clubs across Europe.

All top stars to feature against FC Goa

Inigo Martinez

Iñigo Martínez FC Barcelona LaLiga
Spanish centre-back Inigo Martinez was a main starter for FC Barcelona recently. (Courtesy: LaLiga Content Hub)

Spanish centre-back Inigo Martinez is likely to be in the lineup to face FC Goa tomorrow after joining the club in the summer transfer window. It was a surprising move during the transfer window as FC Barcelona fans least expected him to leave, given that the player was one of the most important figures under Hansi Flick.

However, his arrival at the Saudi club has reinforced their defensive line this season and turned them into favourites to win all competitions this term. It will be a joy for Indian fans to watch such a top-class centre-back in action.

Sadio Mane

Senegal announce squad for March international break; Sadio Mane included
Sadio Mane is a star player for Senegal national football team and has most notably represented Liverpool.

Sadio Mane’s playing career has been impressive to watch. He has gone from being almost a nobody at Southampton to becoming Liverpool’s undisputed player under Jurgen Klopp, where he formed a brilliant attacking trio alongside Mohamed Salah and Robert Firmino and inspired the club to win the Champions League.

Since joining Al-Nassr, he has been one of their most influential player. He will surely entertain Indian fans with excellent playing quality tomorrow.

Joao Felix

Joao Felix (Al Nassr)
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – OCTOBER 18: Joao Felix of Al-Nassr FC celebrates scoring their fifth goal during the Saudi Pro League match between Al Nassr and Al Fateh at Al Awwal Park on October 18, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Abdullah Ahmed/Getty Images)

Joao Felix’s career might not have panned out the way it was expected, but the forward’s arrival in Saudi Arabia has been a wise decision for the player. He is currently the top scorer in the Saudi Pro League.

He has played for many sides in Europe. He will be among the big names to take the pitch when Al-Nassr face FC Goa tomorrow.

Kinglsey Coman

Kingsley Coman Bayern Munich Bundesliga
SINSHEIM, GERMANY – MAY 17: Kingsley Coman of FC Bayern MŸnchen runs with the ball during the Bundesliga match between TSG 1899 Hoffenheim and FC Bayern MŸnchen at PreZero-Arena on May 17, 2025 in Sinsheim, Germany. (Photo by Oliver Hardt/Bundesliga/Bundesliga Collection via Getty Images)

One of the most decorated forwards who won league titles with whichever clubs he played for. Kinglsey Coman has had the opportunity to represent many big European sides, such as Juventus and Bayern Munich. Moreover, he also guided Bayern to the Champions League trophy, where he scored the winning goal against PSG in the 2020 final.

Indian fans will get to see his flair on the pitch tomorrow as his addition to the Al-Nassr squad has only made the club one of the best attacking sides in the Saudi league.

Will Ronaldo be among the star players to play against FC Goa?

No, he has not travelled with the Saudi club’s squad to India.

Which big names could feature for Al-Nassr vs FC Goa?

Many big names can feature for Al-Nassr, such as Martinez, Felix, Coman and Mane.

When is tomorrow’s ACL Two match?

The much-awaited match will kick off at 7:15 pm IST on 22 October.

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Rajarshi Shukla
Rajarshi Shukla

After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.

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