The Uzbek referee Rustam Lutfullin will manage the anticipated clash between Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr and UAE's Al-Wasl in the quarter-finals of the 2023 AFC Champions League, in a match taking place on Sunday evening in Dubai.

Rustam Lutfullin is considered one of the prominent refereeing names in the Asian continent, having successfully established his presence in recent years thanks to his strong personality on the pitch.

The referee is 35 years old and has an impressive record, having officiated 128 official matches across various tournaments, which grants him significant experience in managing major encounters.

Throughout his career, he has issued 586 yellow cards and 38 red cards, in addition to awarding 66 penalties, reflecting his strict approach to controlling the rhythm of matches.

He has previously led one match for Al-Nassr against Iran's Persepolis, which ended in a draw, without the team recording any wins or losses under his management.

All eyes are on his refereeing performance in this decisive encounter, given the importance of the match that will determine one of the semi-finalists, with expectations of a strong and exciting game.