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Thank you all.

Thank you all for joining us in this intense duel with an exciting ending, it has been a pleasure to be with all of you. See you all again!

January 19, 2023 2:18 PM ET

This was Talisca's goal

 

January 19, 2023 2:12 PM ET

GOOOAAAALL

Talisca with a powerful shot makes the score 5-4;

January 19, 2023 2:09 PM ET

90'

The referee has added four minutes of time;

January 19, 2023 2:04 PM ET

89'

Matheus Pereira's shot from the front of the goal went over the goal;

January 19, 2023 1:59 PM ET

84'

Talisca's shot went wide;

January 19, 2023 1:54 PM ET

GOOOOAALL

Ekitike scores the fifth for Paris Saint-Germain following a counter-attack;

January 19, 2023 1:44 PM ET

74'

Danilo had a chance to equalize, but the Peruvian striker's shot went wide;

January 19, 2023 1:39 PM ET

70'

20 minutes to the end and without the stars on the field, after being substituted, Cristiano Ronaldo, Leo Messi or Mbappé 
 

January 19, 2023 1:34 PM ET

This is how Mbappe took the penalty to score the fourth for PSG

 

January 19, 2023 1:29 PM ET

62'

Cristiano Ronaldo left and received a standing ovation;

January 19, 2023 1:24 PM ET

GOOOAAALL

Mbappe tricks the goalkeeper to score the fourth for PSG

January 19, 2023 1:19 PM ET

59' Penalty

Penalty for PSG after Leo Messi's shot following Al Bulayhi's handball 

January 19, 2023 1:14 PM ET

GOOOAAALL

After a corner kick, the Saudi Arabian team equalized and Jang finished it off to tie the score again;

January 19, 2023 1:09 PM ET

GOOOOAALL

Mbappe's cross into the area that was finished off by Sergio Ramos;
 

January 19, 2023 1:04 PM ET

52'

Mbappé shot that deflects to có the rival goalkeeper 

January 19, 2023 12:59 PM ET

49'

Talisca's long shot that goes over the goal;

January 19, 2023 12:54 PM ET

48'

Keylor Navas' save to prevent Al Riyadh's third after center-back Jang's header.

January 19, 2023 12:49 PM ET

46'

The second part of the program has already started 
 

January 19, 2023 12:44 PM ET

HALF-TIME: HOW CRISTIANO EQUALIZED BEFORE THE PLAYERS WENT TO THE LOCKER ROOM

 

January 19, 2023 12:39 PM ET

GOOOAAAL

Before the break, Cristiano Ronaldo hit the post with a header, but the Portuguese shot the ball back to make it 2-2.

January 19, 2023 12:34 PM ET

45+3'

Al-Owais saves the penalty for Neymar 

 

January 19, 2023 12:24 PM ET

PENALTY

The referee called the penalty after reviewing the play in action and Neymar took it;
 

January 19, 2023 12:19 PM ET

44'

A parry between Messi and Mbappe, which ended with the latter's shot, but it was saved by the opposing goalkeeper;

January 19, 2023 12:14 PM ET

GOOOAAALL

A short corner kick by PSG ended with Mbappe's cross being headed in by Marquinhos to put the French side ahead again.
 

January 19, 2023 12:09 PM ET

39' Down to 10 for PSG 🟥

Bernat is sent off after cutting off counter-attack, PSG down to ten men
 

January 19, 2023 12:04 PM ET

GOOOAALL

Cristiano Ronaldo with a powerful shot tied the match;

January 19, 2023 11:54 AM ET

32'

The referee called a penalty in favor of the Saudi Arabian team after Keylor Navas slapped Cristiano Ronaldo;

January 19, 2023 11:49 AM ET

30'

Marega half-turned and tried a shot, but again the PSG goalkeeper made another save.

January 19, 2023 11:44 AM ET

26'

Leo Messi's shot from outside the area that touched Luiz Gustavo and there will be a corner for the Parisians;

January 19, 2023 11:39 AM ET

ANNULLED GOAL

Mbapp scored after a perfect pass from Leo Messi, but the goal was disallowed because the French striker was in an offside position.
 

January 19, 2023 11:34 AM ET

18'

A pass from Mbappé to Neymar who failed to finish just short 

January 19, 2023 11:29 AM ET

15'

Neymar's shot was saved by goalkeeper Al Owais after a weak shot.

January 19, 2023 11:24 AM ET

This is how Cristiano Ronaldo and Leo Messi greeted each other before the start of the match.

 

January 19, 2023 11:19 AM ET

9'

Luiz Gustavo responded, but again the Costa Rican goalkeeper saved the shot;

January 19, 2023 11:14 AM ET

6'

Cristiano Ronaldo responded, but Keylor Navas saved the shot.

January 19, 2023 11:04 AM ET

GOAAALLL

Leo Messi scores first after Neymar's through ball, PSG take the lead

January 19, 2023 10:59 AM ET

1'

The match started a little late, the first possession was for PSG.

January 19, 2023 10:54 AM ET

All set

The players are ready in the locker room to take the field;

January 19, 2023 10:49 AM ET

XI Riyadh

Ospina, Al Burayk, Al-Boleahi, Al-Juwayr, Konan, Gonzalez, Cuellar, Marega, Ighalo, Talisca, Cristiano Ronaldo

January 19, 2023 10:44 AM ET

XI PSG

Paris Saint-Germain goes on the attack with the trident of Mbappe, Messi and Neymar.

Photo: PSG
Photo: PSG

January 19, 2023 10:39 AM ET

Who has scored more goals in head-to-head matches - Cristiano Ronaldo or Leo Messi?

There is only one goal difference between the two. The one who has scored the most goals in direct duels has been the Argentinean star with 22 goals while Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 21;

January 19, 2023 10:29 AM ET

Wardrobe ready

This is how the PSG dressing room looks like before this friendly match

Photo: PSG
Photo: PSG

January 19, 2023 10:24 AM ET

1 hour

In 1 hour the Riyadh XI vs PSG match will kick off, both the preview and the minute by minute of the match can be followed here on VAVEL
 

January 19, 2023 10:19 AM ET

Stay tuned to follow Riyadh XI vs PSG

In a few moments we will share with you the starting rosters of the Riyadh XI vs PSG as well as the latest information from the King Fahd International Stadium. Keep an eye on the action with VAVEL's minute-by-minute online coverage.

January 19, 2023 10:14 AM ET

How to watch the Riyadh XI vs PSG?

If you want to watch the Riyadh XI vs PSG match, it will not be available on television. 

If you want to watch it online, VAVEL is your best option.

January 19, 2023 10:09 AM ET

What time is the Ruyadh XI vs PSG friendly match?

This is the kick-off time of the match in several countries:

Argentina: 1:00 PM 
Bolivia: 12:00 PM 

Brazil: 1:00 PM

Chile: 1:00 PM 

Colombia: 11:00 AM

Ecuador: 11:00 AM 

United States (ET): 12:00 PM

Spain: 6:00 PM

Mexico: 11:00 AM 

Paraguay: 1:00 PM 

Peru: 11:00 AM in

Uruguay: 2:00 PM 

January 19, 2023 10:04 AM ET

Cristiano Ronaldo vs Leo Messi

A total of 36 times Cristiano Ronaldo and Leo Messi have met, with a favorable balance for the Argentinean, who has won 16 times, 11 times for the Portuguese and the rest of the matches have ended in a draw.

Photo: Getty Images
Photo: Getty Images

January 19, 2023 9:59 AM ET

Watch out for this player in the Riyadh XI

The captain of this team will be Cristiano Ronaldo, who will make his debut in Saudi Arabia, although it will not be in an official match, but in a friendly. The Portuguese star is a new player of Al Nassr, becoming the highest paid player. A striker with experience in the big leagues, the Spanish League, the Premier League or Serie A. Cristiano Ronaldo has not scored since November 24 when he scored in the Qatar 2022 World Cup with the Portuguese national team against Ghana,

Photo: Getty Images
Photo: Getty Images


 

January 19, 2023 9:54 AM ET

Watch out for this one playing at Paris Saint Germain

Kylian Mbapp is the top scorer in Ligue 1 with 13 goals scored and two assists. In addition, the current world runner-up has seven goals and three assists in the UEFA Champions League. The 24-year-old French striker has yet to make his debut in 2023 and the last time he scored a goal was last December 28 to give him the three points against Strasbourg by converting the penalty;

Photo: Getty Images
Photo: Getty Images

January 19, 2023 9:49 AM ET

How is Riyadh XI coming along?

The Riyadh XI is a mix of the best players between the teams Al Hilal and Al Nassr. Al Hilal has seven matches in a row and in their last match they won 2-0 against Al Dahl. This team has not lost an official match since last October 2 when they were defeated. They are currently in second place with 29 points, just one point behind the leader, Al Nassr, which has 30 points with 27 goals scored and six conceded. They are coming from a draw in their most recent match against Al Shabab and have now gone 12 consecutive matches without defeat. Their last defeat was on September 3 when they lost by the minimum at home to Al Taawon.

January 19, 2023 9:44 AM ET

How are Paris Saint-Germain coming along?

Paris Saint Germain comes from losing at home against Stade Rennais in their most recent match by the minimum (0-1). This is their second defeat in this 2023 in Ligue 1, they have lost two of the three matches they have played in the national league. Despite this bad start to the year, they remain at the top of Ligue 1 with a total of 47 points and only three points ahead of second-placed Lens. They are already in the round of 32 of the Coupe de France and in the next European competition, the UEFA Champions League, they will face Bayern Munich in the round of 16.

January 19, 2023 9:39 AM ET

Background

This will be the first time that Paris Saint-Germain has played against a Saudi Arabian team and also the first time that the Parisian team has played against a Saudi Arabian team. Neither the teams that make up the Riyadh XI, Nassr and Al Hilal have ever faced a French team in their history.

January 19, 2023 9:34 AM ET

Venue: The match will be played at the King Fahd International Stadium, a stadium located in Riyadh in the capital of Saudi Arabia. It was inaugurated in 1987 and has a capacity of 68752 spectators.

Photo: ABC
Photo: ABC

January 19, 2023 9:29 AM ET

Preview of the match

Paris Saint-Germain and Riyadh XI will meet in a friendly match.

January 19, 2023 9:24 AM ET

January 19, 2023 9:19 AM ET

Welcome to VAVEL.COM's coverage of Riyadh XI vs PSG in friendly match

My name is Manuel Carmona Hidalgo and I will be your antifrión for this match. We will offer you the analysis prior to the match and news here; from VAVEL.
 

January 19, 2023 9:14 AM ET
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