Arab Club Champions Cup: Al-Shorta vs Al Nassr: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Published at :August 8, 2023 at 12:26 AM

Modified at :January 13, 2024 at 5:08 PM

Al Nassr Make it to the semi-final for the first time since 1995

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr will play against Al-Shorta FC of Baghdad in the 2023 Arab Club Champions Cup.

A 3-1 victory over Raja Casablanca booked a place for Al Nassr in the semifinal of the 2023 edition of the cup. This is for the first time that the Saudi Club has reached the semifinal stage of the competition since 1995.

Both teams finished second in their respective groups. Al Nassr began the tournament with a goalless draw. They are undefeated with two wins and two draws. The Saudi side has scored eight and conceded three goals in four 2023 Arab Club Champions Cup.

Al-Shorta have won two, lost one and drawn one game in the tournament. They have scored six goals and conceded four. The team won their last match against AL Sadd 4-2 to reach the semifinal.

Both teams look to reach the final of the Arab Club Champions Cup. Al-Hilal and Al Shabab Riyadh face each other in the other semifinal.

A win for Al Nassr in this match could set up an all-Saudi final. Cristiano Ronaldo will also look to add another silverware to his overall trophy list. The Portuguese international is one of the best footballers and he will be hungry to win the Arab Club Champions Cup.

Kick-Off:

Wednesday, 9 August 2023, 03:00 PM (GMT); 08:30 P.M. (IST) at Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Stadium in Abha, Saudi Arabia.

Form

Al-Shorta (in all competitions): W-L-D-W-W

Al Nassr (in all competitions): W-D-W-D-D

Players to Watch

Ahmed Farhan (Al-Shorta)

Ahmed Farhan opened his scoring for the competition in the quarter-final encounter. The forward scored 11 goals in the last campaign and will look to break the opposition’s defence from the left.

Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr)

Cristiano Ronaldo has scored three goals in the tournament and will be looking to add more in the semifinal. Lionel Messi has taken the USA by storm. Ronaldo will also look to give something for his fans to cheer in this match.

Match Facts for Al-Shorta vs Al Nassr

Al-Shorta won the first Arab Club Champions Cup in 1982.
Al Nassr have not kept a clean sheet in the last three games.
Al Nassr looks to make it to the final for the first time.

Injury & Team news

There are no such injuries to report. Both teams will go with a strong line-up.

Head to Head

This is the first meeting between the two clubs.

Predicted Lineup

Al-Shorta (4-2-3-1)

A. Basil, A. Yehia, M. Younis, K. Si, F. Jasem, A. Farhan, I. Niang, A. Boubaker, A. Sabah, A. Rastom, A. Zahra/M. Al Mawas

Al Nassr (4-1-3-2)

Af-Aqeedi, A. Telles, A. Madu, A. Alawjami, A. Al Ghanam, S. Fofana, M. Brozovic, A. Talisca, S. Mane, K. Al Ghannam, C. Ronaldo

Match Prediction for Al-Shorta vs Al Nassr

Al-Shorta won the Iraqi league last season and will be a challenge for the Saudi Club. Al Nassr have strengthened their team with the addition of Sadio Mane and a few other players. They head as the favourites to advance to the final.

Prediction: Al-Shorta 0 – 1 Al Nassr

Telecast

India: SonyLiv, Shahid App

UK: Sky Sports

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: Shahid App

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