A big day lies ahead for <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/cristiano-ronaldo/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cristiano Ronaldo</a> as he looks to add another title to his great career, with <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/al-nassr/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Al Nassr</a> facing <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/gamba-osaka/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gamba Osaka</a> in the AFC Champions League Two final in Riyadh.



While the focus was on the Saudi Pro League earlier this week, attention now shifts fully to this final. Al Nassr want to keep their perfect record after reaching this match by winning all 10 of their games.



The road was a bit longer for Gamba Osaka, as they had to play two more matches than their rivals. Even so, their run was impressive, with 9 wins in 12 matches and only one loss.



<h2>Al Nassr vs. Gamba Osaka lineups</h2>



The lineup chosen by Jorge Jesus was: Bento; Boushal, Simakan, Iñigo, Ayman; Alhassan, Saad; Ghareeb, Mané, João Félix; Ronaldo.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://media.worldsoccertalk.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2026/05/16130316/ronaldo-2-2-1920x1080.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-644315"><figcaption>Ronaldo couldn’t celebrate in the week (Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



As for the Japanese club managed by Jens Wissing, the players he selected were: Araki; Miura, Kishimoto, Nakatani, Hatsuse; Suzuki, Mito; Meshino, Jebali, Yamashita; Hümmet.


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<h2>Their league positions</h2>



Al Nassr are on the verge of winning the Saudi Pro League, which they could do today if Al Hilal do not beat Neom. If that happens, they would only need a win over Damac in the final match. Gamba Osaka are in a different situation, as they have played 17 matches so far and currently sit third in the J1 League.

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<a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/cristiano-ronaldo/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cristiano Ronaldo</a> was playing for another trophy as <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/al-nassr/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Al Nassr</a> faced <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/gamba-osaka/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gamba Osaka</a> in the AFC Champions League Two final, a match that could have delivered his first title with the club. However, it was not what he expected as his team lost 1-0.



While much of the focus was on the Saudi Pro League, with several rotations along the way, Al Nassr had the opportunity to celebrate a title with their fans after a record showing total dominance, winning all 10 matches they played in the competition. Their performances in previous rounds were not repeated in the final.



Gamba Osaka showed strong character, backed by a secure display from goalkeeper Araki. They took the lead early in the second half through Hummet in the 30th minute, when there was still a long way to go. That advantage proved decisive, even with attempts from Joao Felix, which were kept out to preserve the lead and secure the trophy.

Cristiano Ronaldo misses out on title as Al Nassr lose 1-0 to Gamba Osaka in 2025-26 AFC Champions League Two final

Cristiano Ronaldo misses out on title as Al Nassr lose 1-0 to Gamba Osaka in 2025-26 AFC Champions League Two final - World Soccer Talk

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