Al-Nassr crush Al Fateh 3-0 as João Félix and Samú Costa strike

90 minutes played, only stoppage time remains. The 90 minutes are up and only the referee's added time remains. Aiman Yahya still tries to extend Al Nassr's lead, but his right-footed effort from the left side of the box goes wide.

Al Nassr nearly score a fourth! Aiman Yahya strikes the woodwork with a left-footed shot from outside the box. Al Nassr continue to press despite their 3-0 lead and come very close to extending their advantage even further.

Al Fateh make two substitutions in the final stages: Sattam Al Tumbukti replaces Saeed Baattia, while Ali Al Masoud comes on for Lukáš Haraslín. The visitors are looking for a response in the closing minutes despite trailing 3-0.

Al Nassr make two substitutions in the final stages: Mohammed Marran replaces Abdullah Al-Hamdan, while Sami Al Naji comes on for Sadio Mané. The Saudi side manage their 3-0 lead and refresh the team for the closing minutes.

Free kick for Al Nassr on 72 minutes! Kennedy Boateng of Al Fateh commits a foul and Ângelo wins a free kick on the left wing. The Saudi side have a good opportunity to deliver the ball into the box and increase the pressure in attack.

Two changes for Al Nassr on 67 minutes! The Saudi side make two changes: Ayman Yahya replaces Kingsley Coman, while Samú Costa comes on for João Félix. Al Nassr look to add fresh energy and maintain control of the match in the final stages.

In the 63rd minute, Jefferson Ramos comes on for Fahad Zubaidi. A minute later, Abdulelah Al Khaibari replaces Abdul Rahman Al Khaibari. Al Fateh make two changes in an attempt to change the course of the match and find a way back against Al Nassr.

Mourad Batna of Al Fateh commits a foul and the referee stops play. Moments later, Salem Al Najdi of Al Nassr wins a free kick in the attacking half, giving the home side a good opportunity to threaten.

Free kick for Al Fateh! Wilfried Julien Kanga of Al Fateh wins a free kick in his own half. The visitors have a chance to slow things down, reorganize their lines and look to build another attacking move.

The fourth official announces three minutes of added time in the clash between Al Nassr and Al Fateh. The match enters its final moments, with Al Fateh still needing to react while Al Nassr look to manage their advantage until the final whistle.

Match resumes on 33 minutes: The Al Nassr match, which had been stopped for a drinks break, resumes in the 33rd minute. The players are back in action and looking to maintain the intensity as the first half approaches its final stages.

Al Nassr win a corner after an intervention from Saeed Baattia. The Saudi side have a good opportunity to threaten the opposition box and look for the opening goal. The set-piece could provide an important chance to create the first big opportunity.

Marwane Saadane is caught in an offside position and the referee stops the play. Al Fateh were trying to push forward, but the attack is ruled out for offside. They will have to try again to create danger.

Change for Al Nassr on 18 minutes: Al Nassr make their first substitution of the match as Salem Alnajdi comes on for Saad Al-Nasser. The Saudi side make an early change and look to maintain control of the game.

Al Fateh try from outside the box! Mihai Lixandru goes for a right-footed effort from outside the box after being set up by Mourad Batna. The shot flies high and wide to the right, as Al Fateh miss another chance to threaten the goal.

Offside, Offside, Al Nassr! Kingsley Coman is caught in an offside position and the referee stops the attack for Al Nassr. The home side lose the opportunity to continue the move as the play is ruled out.

Faisal Al Abdulwahed of Al Fateh commits a handball just eight minutes into the match. However, the referee decides not to show him a second yellow card, allowing him to avoid an early dismissal after his previous booking.

Al Nassr and Al Fateh are just moments away from the referee blowing the opening whistle in this Saudi Pro League Matchday 1 match at the Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh. Ange Postecoglou's Al Nassr against Khaled Al-Atwi's Al Fateh on a night where Cristiano Ronaldo once again becomes the center of the entire football world's attention. The opening whistle is about to sound on this historic night in Riyadh.

Al Nassr and Al Fateh are set on the Al-Awwal Park pitch, just seconds away from the start of another Saudi Pro League matchday that this time carries the special flavor of a season opener. Cristiano Ronaldo stands just 24 goals from the historic 1,000-goal milestone and tonight every shot from the Portuguese star carries the weight of history. Everything is in place for a great Saudi football spectacle in Riyadh.

Al Nassr and Al Fateh are now stepping onto the Al-Awwal Park pitch for the pre-match protocol of this Saudi Pro League clash. The Riyadh stadium erupts as players walk out onto the field, especially with the appearance of Cristiano Ronaldo under the spotlight of the entire football world. Everything is ready for the start of a night that promises to remain in the memory of Saudi football.

Teams wrap up their warm-up and get everything ready on the Al-Awwal Park pitch, fine-tuning their final details as the tension builds in the Riyadh stands. The stadium is gripped by a unique sense of anticipation knowing that Cristiano Ronaldo could move even closer to the 1,000-goal mark on this Saudi Pro League opening night. Everything points to an unforgettable match.

Al Nassr and Al Fateh are already on the Al-Awwal Park pitch going through their pre-match warm-up, with each player fine-tuning their movements ahead of kickoff. All eyes are on Cristiano Ronaldo, warming up under the spotlight of someone who knows he is just 24 goals away from reaching the most historic milestone in world football. The stadium already feels alive and everything points to a great night of Saudi football in Riyadh.

Al Nassr and Al Fateh have confirmed their starting lineups for this Saudi Pro League match. Ange Postecoglou presents the 4-4-1-1 with Bento Krepski in goal, Iñigo Martínez and Mohamed Simakan in defense, and the luxury attacking line of Ronaldo, Mané, João Félix, and Coman. For Al Fateh, Khaled Al-Atwi goes with the 3-5-2 with Haraslín and Matheus Machado up front. Everything is ready for a historic night at the Al-Awwal Park.

Al Nassr and Al Fateh are still in the locker room at the Al-Awwal Park, receiving final tactical instructions before stepping onto the pitch. Focus is at its highest ahead of this opening Saudi Pro League match where three points are crucial for both sides to start the season well. Every detail could prove decisive in a clash that carries the weight of a season opener and the magic of Cristiano Ronaldo just 24 goals from history.

Al Fateh arrives at the Al-Awwal Park fully aware of the difficulty of the challenge, but determined to get a positive result against one of the Saudi Pro League's biggest clubs. Coach Khaled Al-Atwi opts for a 3-5-2 with Lukas Haraslín, Matheus Machado, and Abdulaziz Al Swealem as the main attacking threats, with Walid Al-Enezi in goal. Al Fateh know that a surprise result here would be historic, and they arrive with the memory of the 3-2 victory they claimed over Al Nassr back in May 2025.

Al Nassr FC Riyadh arrives at this match with a squad of enormous quality and maximum ambitions for the new Saudi Pro League season. Coach Ange Postecoglou opts for a 4-4-1-1 with a luxury attacking line formed by Cristiano Ronaldo, Sadio Mané, João Félix, and Kingsley Coman. With three players unavailable — Sultan Al Ghanam, Sami Al-Najei, and Mubarak Buainain — Al Nassr want to send a clear statement from the very first matchday that they are ready to compete for the title.