Cristiano Ronaldo: The magic of football is set to spread once again at Al-Awal Park in Riyadh, where Al Nasr and Al Khalood will face each other today. This is the second match of the Saudi Pro League 2025-26 season and all eyes will be on Cristiano Ronaldo in this match.
Al Nasr’s preparation and Ronaldo’s brilliance
Al Nasr looked in great form, defeating Al Taawun 5-0 in their first match. In that match, Joao Felix scored a hat-trick, while Ronaldo scored on a penalty. The team finished third last season, but this time their intention to win the title is clearly visible.
Ronaldo is now 40 years old, but his game still leaves young players behind. His recent performance for Portugal in the European qualifiers is proof of this. Last season, he scored 25 goals to win the league’s top scorer title and this time too he has opened his account.
Al Khalood’s challenge
On the other hand, Al Khalood finished ninth last season. This is their second season in the Pro League, and the start was not that good. They had to face a 1-2 defeat to Al Ittifaq, although John Buckley did score a goal for them. They have also appointed a new coach for this season – former Mumbai City manager Des Buckingham. The team may be considered an underdog, but they have the ability to upset.
Cristiano Ronaldo: Head-to-head record
Only two matches have been played between these two teams so far. The first match ended in a 3-3 draw, while in the second match Al Nasr won 3-1. This time too the match is going to be exciting as Al Khalood is now returning with experience and Al Nasr is a strong contender on the basis of its star players.
When and where to watch the live match
This match of Al Nasr vs Al Khalud will be played on Sunday, 14 September 2025 at 11:30 pm (IST). The match will be held at Al-Awal Park in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Viewers in India can watch this match live on the FanCode app and website. In Saudi Arabia, this match will be shown on Thmanyah and in Portugal on Sport TV MultiscreenSport and TV4. Its telecast will not be available on TV in India.
Al Nasr, led by Ronaldo, would like to continue this season with a win, but Al Khalud will also not let the match be easy on the basis of their passion and new strategy. Tonight the real thrill of football will be seen in Riyadh.
Disclaimer: The information given in this article is based on available sources and pre-match reports. Time and broadcast information may change, so check once on the official platform.
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