Aymeric Laporte’s late header earned Al Nassr the win over Esteghlal at the Al-Rashid Stadium in Dubai.
The Spain international nodded in from close range with nine minutes remaining to break the stubborn resistance of the side from the Iran and allow Stefano Piloi’s side to move onto seven points from their first three games.
That keeps Al Nassr two points adrift of domestic rivals Al Hilal SFC and Al Ahli Saudi FC in the western region while Esteghlal remains on three points, six behind the leader with five matches remaining.