Pakhtakor is gearing up for a monumental club football night, drawn to host Al Nassr in the AFC Champions League Elite. The Uzbek side's schedule includes home fixtures against Al Nassr, Esteghlal, Tractor, and Al Qadsiah. This highly anticipated match could feature a global football icon, who recently indicated that next year might "probably" be his final season as a professional, despite his contract running until 2027. This player is also on the cusp of a historic milestone, closing in on 1,000 career goals with 976 to his name. Al Nassr, the reigning Saudi Pro League champions, commenced their title defense with a convincing 3-0 victory under new coach Ange Postecoglou. Pakhtakor secured their place in the 2026/27 league stage by defeating Al Hussein 3-0, marking their 20th appearance in Asia's top continental competition.