Al Khaleej vs Al Nassr: Full lineups confirmed as Cristiano Ronaldo starts in Saudi Pro League 2026-27 clash

Cristiano Ronaldo and Co. can go top of the Saudi Pro League with a win during their tour to Dammam.

Saudi Pro League leaders Al Ittihad will be closely following this clash between Al Khaleej and Al Nassr. A win for the latter will allow them to replace the Tigers at the top. Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium will host this match tonight!

Al Nassr currently sit fourth after playing six league games. In those outings, apart from the bitter defeat (2-1 loss) to leaders Al Ittihad, they have won all remaining five matches. With 15 points on board, and a chance to clinch three more tonight, Ange Postecoglou’s men will be eager to attain top position.

Al Khaleej, match hosts, are in a battle of their own in the bottom half. With four points to boast, they maintain their 13th spot. Only five teams in the standings have achieved less than four points in the division so far.

José Gomes’s men will be pushing for full points themselves. They are seeking to move towards the middle or even a better position.

Al Khaleej vs Al Nassr: Confirmed lineups

Al Khaleej

Starting XI: Moris (GK); Al Hamsal, Al-Khabrani, Kouyate, Rebocho; Al Saadi, Mascarell, Crespo, Kanabah; Al Amri, Fulgini

Bench: Al Haidari, Al Hafith, Al Saafi, Al Shanqiti, Al Soqoor, Munshi, Al Rashidi, Hamzi, Al Eissa

Al Nassr

Starting XI: Bento (GK); Al-Boushail, Alamri, Martinez, Al-Nasser; Angelo, Al-Khaibari; Costa, Mane, Felix; Ronaldo

Bench: Nawaf Alaqidi, Mohamed Simakan, N. Alsharari, Qasheesh, Abdullah Alhamdan, Alghamdi, Haqawi

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