Cristiano Ronaldo’s absence sparks major question after Al-Nassr’s six-goal show as Ange Postecoglou responds to claims club plays better without CR7

The 6-2 victory in Uzbekistan highlighted the squad’s attacking depth, with Joao Felix taking centre stage, but it also raised questions about how the team performs when its captain is unavailable. Cristiano Ronaldo ’s absence did little to slow Al-Nassr down as the Saudi side produced a commanding attacking display against Pakhtakor in the AFC Champions League Elite. The 6-2 victory in Uzbekistan highlighted the squad’s attacking depth, with Joao Felix taking centre stage, but it also raised questions about how the team performs when its captain is unavailable.