Al-Nassr vs Al-Hilal Saudi Super Cup Showdown

Cristiano Ronaldo‘s Al-Nassr is all set to face off against Al-Hilal in the Saudi Super Cup final on Saturday, August 17. This matchup is generating buzz as both teams are among the biggest football clubs in Saudi Arabia. Fans will be keen to see if Al-Nassr can snag the title with Ronaldo leading the charge.

The big game will kick off at 9:45 PM IST at the Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Stadium in Abha. Ronaldo recently returned to competitive football and played a significant role in Al-Nassr’s semi-final victory against Al-Taawoun, scoring one of the two goals that led his team to win 2-0.

However, it’s not all good news for Al-Nassr. Star midfielder Marcelo Brozovic won’t be playing in the final due to a red card he received recently, which complicates their strategy. Meanwhile, Al-Hilal enters the match as the defending champions and are considered favorites, boasting a lineup featuring talented players like Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and Ruben Neves.

Despite having a strong roster, Al-Hilal is missing Brazilian superstar Neymar, who is sidelined with a knee injury. Since joining the club for a hefty €90 million last August, Neymar has only participated in three competitive matches.

Football fans in India can catch all the live action on the Sony Sports Network, or stream it for free via the SonyLiv app and website, making it easy for everyone to join in on the excitement of this thrilling final.