HOT: Dinh Bac has a chance to compete with Ronaldo in Asia's top tournament.

CAHN earned qualification for the 2026-2027 AFC Champions League Elite, paving the way for a unique possibility where players like Quang Hai and Dinh Bac might go up against Cristiano Ronaldo should they progress far in the competition.

Hanoi Police (CAHN) have secured a ticket to the 2026-2027 AFC Champions League Elite, the most prestigious club competition in Asia. This achievement not only marks a significant step forward for the police team but also opens up opportunities for stars like Quang Hai and Dinh Bac to test themselves against top continental clubs. In particular, CAHN could even face Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr if they manage to go on a deep run in the tournament.

The challenge for CAHN is undoubtedly huge as The AFC Champions League Elite brings together a host of strong teams from Japan, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, and many other top Asian football nations. These opponents are superior in terms of foreign player quality, international experience, and financial resources. However, competing at the highest level in Asia is also a valuable opportunity for CAHN to elevate their professional standards and promote the image of Vietnamese football.

According to the tournament format, CAHN is in the East Asia region, while Ronaldo's Al Nassr is in the West Asia region. Therefore, the two teams cannot meet in the League Stage or the Round of 16. For a showdown between Quang Hai, Dinh Bac, and Ronaldo to happen, both CAHN and Al Nassr must first get through the first two stages of the competition.

In the League Stage, East Asia and West Asia are organized separately. Each club will play eight matches against eight different opponents within their region, consisting of four home games and four away games. After this phase, the top eight teams from each region advance to the Round of 16. The Round of 16 matches are still intra-regional, played in a home-and-away format.

The four best teams from East Asia and the four representatives from West Asia then advance to the quarterfinals. This is the stage where CAHN could meet Al Nassr. If both teams are among the final eight clubs and the draw pairs them together, Vietnamese fans will witness Quang Hai, Dinh Bac, and their teammates directly face Ronaldo.

In case they do not meet in the quarterfinals, CAHN and Al Nassr could still face each other in the semifinals or final if they continue to win. From the quarterfinals onward, the tournament is centralized in Saudi Arabia with a single-elimination format. Therefore, CAHN's deep run could pave the way for one of the most notable matchups in the history of Vietnamese football at the Asian club level.