Soccer-Ten-man Al-Nassr secure spot in Asian Champions League last 16

Soccer Football - Saudi Pro League - Al Nassr v Al Okhdood - Al-Awwal Park, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - November 24, 2023 Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo and teammates applaud fans after the match REUTERS/Ahmed Yosri/File Photo

(Reuters) - Al-Nassr booked their place in the knockout rounds of the Asian Champions League on Monday as the Saudi Pro League side claimed a 0-0 draw with Iran's Persepolis despite playing most of the game in Riyadh with 10 men.

The point gained ensured Al-Nassr will finish on top of Group E despite having one group game left to play and seeing Ali Lajami dismissed in the 17th minute for a reckless tackle on Milad Sarlak.