Ronaldo's Al Nassr set for all-Saudi showdown in Asian Champions League

Al Nassr emerged undefeated from the group stage of the tournament earlier this month and will face the tournament debutants in a two-legged match. The first leg will take place on either February 12 or 13, with the second leg scheduled for one week later.

Al Hilal, who recently won their fourth title in 2021, will travel to Iran for the first leg against Sepahan before hosting them in Riyadh.

Jeddah's Al Ittihad, representing the Saudi Pro League, will be led by Karim Benzema as they enter the round of 16. They will face Uzbekistan's Navbahor.

Nasaf, also from Uzbekistan, have been drawn to play against former champions Al Ain from the United Arab Emirates.

In the eastern side of the draw, South Korean teams Jeonbuk Motors and Pohang Steelers, who have a combined total of five Asian Champions League titles, will compete against each other in the next phase of the competition.

Ulsan Hyundai, another former champion from South Korea, will face Japan's Ventforet Kofu, who have made history by becoming the first second division team to progress to the knockout rounds.

Shandong Taishan from the Chinese Super League will host Japan's Kawasaki Frontale in the first leg of their round of 16 match on either February 13 or 14. Meanwhile, Thailand's Bangkok United will take on the 2022 J.League champions Yokohama F Marinos.

Teams from the western and eastern regions will remain separated until the quarter-finals and semi-finals, which are scheduled to be played in March and April respectively.

The successful teams from each side of the draw will compete in the final, which will be played over two legs on May 11 and 18, following a home-and-away format.