TASHKENT, August 18. /Dunyo IA/. The opponents for “Pakhtakor” and “Neftchi” in the league stage of the 2026/27 AFC Champions League Elite have been determined following the draw held in Kuala Lumpur, reports Dunyo IA correspondent, citing the Tashkent club’s Telegram-channel.

One of the biggest events for Uzbek football fans will be the arrival of Saudi club “Al-Nassr” in Tashkent. The Riyadh-based team will face Pakhtakor away from home. This means football star Cristiano Ronaldo could play his first official club match in the Uzbek capital.

Who will Pakhtakor face?

At home, the Tashkent side will play against Al-Nassr, Iran’s Tractor and Esteghlal, as well as Saudi Arabia’s Al-Qadsiah.

Away from home, Pakhtakor will face Al-Ahli, Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya, Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad.

The Tashkent club said that information about the match rounds, as well as the exact dates and kick-off times, will be announced later.

Neftchi’s opponents

Fergana-based Neftchi will host Al-Ahli, Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya, Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad. Away, the team will face Esteghlal, Al-Nassr, Tractor and Al-Qadsiah.

What is known about Al-Nassr

Al-Nassr is based in Riyadh and is one of Saudi Arabia’s best-known football clubs. The team has won the national championship several times. On the international stage, the club won the Asian Cup Winners’ Cup and the Asian Super Cup in 1998, while in 2023 it claimed the Arab Club Champions Cup.

Cristiano Ronaldo joined Al-Nassr in 2022. The Saudi club’s squad also includes stars such as João Félix, Kingsley Coman and Sadio Mané.

At the end of the 2025/26 season, Al-Nassr finished first in the Saudi Arabian league, collecting 86 points from 34 matches.

It is worth noting that the opponents of Karshi-based Nasaf in the group stage of the AFC Champions League 2 have also been determined. “The Dragons” have been drawn into Group A, where they will face Al Wahda of the UAE, Kuwait SC of Kuwait and Al Khaldiya of Bahrain.