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Match Against Ronaldo's Al-Nassr 'Once-in-a-Lifetime Moment' for Indian Club FC Goa

Mohun Bagan qualified directly by winning the Indian Super League Shield while FC Goa advanced through playoffs, marking India’s first time with two teams in AFC Champions League Two group stage.

  • On August 15, 2025, at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, officials drew 32 teams into eight groups of four for AFC Champions League Two.
  • Earlier this year, Mohun Bagan Super Giant qualified by winning Indian Super League Shield; FC Goa secured their spot with a 2-1 playoff win over Al-Seeb Club after winning the Kalinga Super Cup.
  • Mohun Bagan Super Giant will face Sepahan SC, Al Hussein SC and Ahal FC, with India achieving its first two-club group stage presence in AFC Champions League Two.
  • The draw gave India its first two-club representation in ACL Two group stages and could bring Cristiano Ronaldo to India after Al Nassr was drawn with FC Goa.
  • The group stage runs September 16–December 24, 2025; knockout rounds follow with the Round of 16 on February 10–19, 2026.
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Match against Ronaldo's Al-Nassr 'once-in-a-lifetime moment' for Indian club FC Goa

Cristiano Ronaldo will travel to India to face FC Goa for an Asian Champions League Two match being hailed as “historic” in the country.

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