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Saudi Pro League leaders Al-Nassr travel to fourth-placed Al-Ahli on Friday hoping to maintain their unbeaten start to the league season.
The visitors, who currently have the championship’s top scorers, Joao Felix and Cristiano Ronaldohave won 10 and drawn one of their first 11 top-flight matches as they seek a fourth Saudi Pro League title.
Both Portuguese stars scored in Al-Nassr’s last outing, allowing them to drop points for the first time this season. a 2-2 draw against Al-Ettifaq; a match in which former Liverpool player Georginio Wijnaldum also scored a brace.
Ronaldo and Co. are currently two points ahead of second-placed Al-Hilal, but know one mistake could open the door for last season’s runners-up to leapfrog them in the standings.
Here’s all the team news ahead of the match.
Al-Ahli team news
This year’s Africa Cup of Nations means Al-Ahli are missing several key players.
Edouard Mendy (Senegal), Franck Kessie (Ivory Coast) and Riyad Mahrez (Algeria) are currently participating in the competition in Morocco.
Meanwhile, England and former Brentford striker Ivan Toney start up front for the hosts.
Al-Ahli: AlSanbi, Majrashi, Demiral, Suliman, Hawsawi, Al-Johani, Goncalves, Albrikan, Galeno, Toney, Toney
Submarines: Abdo, Abdulrahman, Hamed, Dams, Madani, Almuwallad, Al-Attar, Milot, Alshamat
News from the Al-Nassr team
Like their hosts, Al-Nassr was also impacted by the CAN, with Sadio Mané representing Senegal.
Joao Felix and Ronaldo lead the visitors’ attack, looking to add to their already impressive goal tally this season.
Al-Nassr: Hello, Sultan, Organization, Inogo, Saad, Brozovic, Anglo, Wesley, Joao Flilidy
Submarines: Najjar, Boushal, Salem, Khaibari, Alhassan, Ghareeb, Ayman, Camara, Marran
How to watch Al-Ahli vs. Al-Nassr
The match kicks off on Friday at 5:30 p.m. GMT (12:30 p.m. ET / 9:30 a.m. PT). In the UK, the leading Saudi broadcast channel is the Saudi Pro League YouTube Channel.
In the United States, FOX Sports is the live broadcaster of the Saudi Pro League.
