AFC Champions League Two

Club America will seek to punch its ticket into the CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinals, but standing in the way is Nashville SC. Alex Zendejas and Andre Jardine’s squad will welcome Nashville SC to Estadio Akron on Tuesday, with both teams level 0-0 on aggregate. Zendejas most recently registered one assist on Saturday as Club America ... Read more

It’s time to take a look at the upcoming football matches set to appear live on our TV screens this week, so here’s a rundown. It’s set to be another busy week of action with a full batch of football live scores to keep an eye on across the world. Take a look below at […] The post Football matches live on TV this week appeared first on Fan Banter.

Cristiano Ronaldo has returned from injury and is fit to play for Al Nassr. Cristiano Ronaldo, even at 41 years old, remains a central figure for both his club, Al Nassr, and the Portugal national team. Still drawing global attention, the key question now is when the legendary striker will take the field again. Cristiano Ronaldo’s next game with Al Nassr is scheduled for Wednesday, April 15, when they’ll be hosting Al Ettifaq for Matchday 29 of the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League at Al Awwal Park. The Portuguese extended his goal tally netting the opener in the last 2-0 win against Al Okhdood. Regarding the Portugal national team, Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to return during the June international window. Before the World Cup gets underway, the Selecao will play two friendlies on home soil: the first against Chile on June 6 and the second against Nigeria on June 10. So far this season, the Portuguese icon has scored 25 goals and provided 4 assists in 28 games for Al Nassr, while netting 5 goals in 5 UEFA World Cup qualifiers for Portugal, with his personal account in 968 career goals. With the World Cup set for the USA, Canada, and Mexico at the end of the campaign, Ronaldo will be determined to arrive at what will likely be his final major tournament in top form. Cristiano Ronaldo of Al-Nassr FC scoring a bicycle kick. Ronaldo faced long break due to FIFA schedule After his stunning bicycle-kick goal against Al Khaleej, Cristiano Ronaldo was rested for Al Nassr’s midweek AFC Champions League Two match. But from that point forward, the Portuguese star endured a 24-day gap without competitive action, a result of the upcoming FIFA competition schedule. From December 1 through 18, Qatar hosted the second edition of the FIFA Arab Cup, with the final between Morocco and Jordan played at Lusail Stadium, the same venue as the 2022 World Cup final. With several Saudi Pro League players involved, including stars of the Saudi Arabian national team, clubs, including Al Nassr, were unable to meet domestic player requirements, forcing the SPL into a temporary pause during the tournament.

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jacob Steinberg and Seb Hutchinson after a dramatic weekend in the Premier League. On the podcast today: Manchester City draw nearer to Arsenal as the nervy Gunners lose at home to Bournemouth, whilst City brush Chelsea aside at Stamford Bridge. Worrying times for Spurs fans as the Lilywhites replace West Ham in the drop zone after a limp defeat at Sunderland, in the wake of the Hammers thrashing Wolves at home. Elsewhere, Forest get a crucial point against Villa, and Liverpool consolidate fifth place. In the Football League, Ipswich won the East Anglian derby at Carrow Road – now second and two points clear of Millwall – but with two games in hand. A huge weekend in League Two as the top four played each other, leaders Bromley losing 2-1 at second place MK Dons, Cambridge leapfrogging Notts County after hammering them 4-0. Also a big weekend in Scotland, with the top three teams winning, Hearts staying ahead by a point.

The Saudi Pro League title race has taken another dramatic turn, with Cristiano Ronaldo watching closely as Karim Benzema delivers a stunning performance that keeps the pressure firmly on the league leader. The Saudi Pro League title race has taken another dramatic turn, with Cristiano Ronaldo watching closely as Karim Benzema delivers a stunning performance that keeps the pressure firmly on the league leader. The latest chapter sees Al-Hilal surge forward with renewed confidence, while Al-Nassr continues its push for a historic double, setting up a tense battle in the final stretch of the season. The narrative surrounding this clash has grown even more intriguing, as Benzema’s latest feat adds another layer of intensity to an already fierce rivalry. Al-Hilal entered its latest fixture with momentum building, while Al-Nassr remained focused on maintaining its position at the summit. The spotlight, however, quickly shifted to Benzema, whose return from injury came at a crucial moment for his club. With both sides chasing silverware, every performance now carries added weight. The Blue Waves produced a commanding performance against Al-Kholood, securing a resounding 6-0 victory at Kingdom Arena. The match quickly turned into a showcase of attacking quality, with the home side asserting control early and never relinquishing it. Benzema led the charge with a first-half hat-trick, scoring in the 9th and 31st minutes, as well as one in extra minutes. His clinical finishing dismantled the opposition, while teammates added further goals to underline the gap between the sides on the night. The Karim @Benzema hat-trick tonight against Al Kholood in full ⚽️⚽️⚽️ pic.twitter.com/fVGCQZdqMo — Roshn Saudi League (@SPL_EN) April 8, 2026 The performance highlighted Al-Hilal’s intent as the season approaches its decisive phase. With each goal, the pressure on Al-Nassr intensified, reinforcing the sense that the title race remains far from settled. Historic milestone revealed The true significance of Benzema’s performance becomes clearer when examining the milestone achieved during this match. Two hat-tricks in his first seven matches represent an unprecedented scoring rate for a new Al-Hilal arrival, a statistic that underscores just how quickly he has adapted to his new environment. His growing influence also extends to his overall career achievements. The latest hat-trick marked another step in a journey defined by consistency and excellence, further strengthening his reputation as one of the most reliable forwards in modern soccer. Cristiano Ronaldo of Al-Nassr (R) shakes hand with Karim Benzema Title race intensifies With this victory, Al-Hilal moved within touching distance of the league leader, narrowing the gap to just two points. The result has added urgency to Al-Nassr’s campaign, as every remaining fixture now carries significant implications. Al-Nassr, led by Ronaldo, has built a strong foundation with consistent performances and an impressive run of 13 successive victories. The club’s ambition to secure both domestic and continental success remains intact, but challenges are mounting as rivals continue to deliver. The April schedule ahead adds another layer of difficulty, with crucial matches arriving in quick succession. Ronaldo’s side will face Al-Okhdood on April 11, Al-Ettifaq on April 15, and Al-Wasl on April 19, before the semi-final of the AFC Champions League Two on April 22 at Zabeel Stadium in Dubai.

Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff & Wimbledon boss Johnnie Jackson discuss the top stories from the EFL. Is it advantage Ipswich in the automatic promotion race? Is relegation a realistic prospect for Leicester? Hear from Kieran McKenna, Gary Rowett, Neil Harris and Cambridge director of football Mark Bonner joins the pod LIVE with the League Two promotion race tightening up. Messages and voicenotes always welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369. 01:45 Best EFL ‘Juniors’, 03:25 Watford beat Wrexham as both chase play-offs, 05:55 Who is in play-off contention? 07:25 Cov and Boro drop points – advantage Ipswich? 10:10 Kieran McKenna on the pressure of the run-in, 11:10 Ipswich-Millwall preview, 13:15 Jobi goes for proper pie and mash, 15:10 Leicester in real relegation danger, 23:40 West Brom spa day does the trick, 28:35 Rotherham sack Hamshaw, 30:35 Mark Bonner joins the pod LIVE, 40:25 72PLUS 72MINUS. 5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Wed 1745 Barcelona v Newcastle, Wed 1900 Chelsea v Brighton in WSL on Sports Extra, Wed 2000 Liverpool v Galatasaray, Thu 2000 Aston Villa v Lille, Sat 1200 Man City v Spurs in WSL on Sports Extra, Sat 1500 Fulham v Burnley, Sat 1730 Everton v Chelsea, Sun 1415 Spurs v Nottingham Forest, Sun 1415 Aston Villa v West Ham on Sports Extra, Sun 1630 League Cup Final - Arsenal v Man City.