Ronaldo's Al Nassr Kicks Off Saudi Pro League Campaign: How to Watch
Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr FC are set to face Al-Raed in the opening match of the new Saudi Pro League season, marking the beginning of another campaign for the Portuguese superstar in the Middle East.
The 18-team league, which kicks off on Thursday, 22nd August, will see Ronaldo and his team aiming to dethrone Riyadh rivals Al-Hilal, who dominated the league last season. Al-Hilal, with an impressive 31 wins and three draws, finished a comfortable 14 points ahead of Al Nassr, securing the title.
Ronaldo, who joined Al Nassr in December 2022, is yet to win a domestic trophy with the club. Despite the lack of silverware, he remains determined, expressing his ambition in a recent social media post: "New season, same goal."
However, the road to the title won't be easy. Al-Hilal, fresh off a 4-1 victory over Al Nassr in the Saudi Super Cup final last weekend, will undoubtedly be a formidable opponent.
Al Nassr have bolstered their squad with the addition of Brazilian goalkeeper Bento, who replaces Colombian international David Ospina. Alongside Ronaldo, the team boasts a star-studded lineup, including Senegalese forward Sadio Mané, Croatian midfielder Marcelo Brozovic, and defender Aymeric Laporte, who helped Spain win the European Championship in July.
The match between Al Nassr and Al-Raed is scheduled to kick off at 2pm (ET). Fans can catch the action live on Fubo, which offers a free trial.
Key Points:
Saudi Pro League season start date: Thursday, 22nd August.
Cristiano Ronaldo's next match: Al Nassr FC vs Al-Raed, kicking off at 2pm (ET).
Live streaming: Fubo (free trial available).
Al Nassr's key aim: To dethrone reigning champions Al-Hilal.
New additions: Brazilian goalkeeper Bento, alongside existing stars like Sadio Mané, Marcelo Brozovic, and Aymeric Laporte.
The upcoming season promises to be an exciting one for Ronaldo and Al Nassr, as they aim to challenge for domestic dominance in the Saudi Pro League.
