Soccer-Pioli confident as Al-Nassr prepare for Asian semi showdown


Soccer Football - Asian Champions League - Quarter Final - Yokohama F Marinos v Al Nassr - Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City Stadium, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - April 26, 2025 Al Nassr coach Stefano Pioli looks on REUTERS/Stringer

JEDDAH (Reuters) -Al-Nassr coach Stefano Pioli declared his side injury-free ahead of Wednesday's Asian Champions League Elite semi-final against Kawasaki Frontale in Jeddah as the Saudi Pro League side look to reach the final for the first time in almost 30 years.

The Riyadh-based outfit last made the decider in 1995, but a brace from Jhon Duran and strikes by Sadio Mane and Cristiano Ronaldo sealed a 4-1 win over Yokohama F Marinos on Saturday to move the Saudi side to the cusp of a first title.

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