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Al-Ittihad vs Al-Nassr match
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The gist
Al-Nassr, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, face Al-Ittihad in Jeddah on Saturday. The match is a top-of-table Saudi Pro League clash with revenge narratives.
Background
Al-Nassr, the reigning champions, have made a perfect start under new coach Ange Postecoglou, winning all four league matches. Al-Ittihad, who won the 2024-25 title, have eight points from four games. The fixture carries extra weight due to past encounters, including Al-Nassr's 2-0 win last September that led to Al-Ittihad sacking their coach.
How it unfolded
- Sep 26, 2025Al-Nassr beat Al-Ittihad 2-0 in the Roshn League, leading to Al-Ittihad sacking coach Laurent Blanc.
- recentlyAl-Nassr won all four league matches under new coach Ange Postecoglou, with Ronaldo scoring in the last game.
- Sep 5, 2026Al-Ittihad host Al-Nassr at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, with Ronaldo starting.