Al-Nassr vs. Damac: A Crucial Saudi Pro League Clash
As the Saudi Pro League intensifies, all eyes are on the upcoming showdown between Al-Nassr and Damac this Friday, November 29, at Al-Awwal Park. Both teams enter this clash with different objectives, but the stakes are undeniably high for both.
Al-Nassr, fresh off a solid 3-1 victory over Al Gharafa in the AFC Champions League, will look to build on their international success and return to winning ways in the domestic league. Despite their recent triumphs in the continental competition, Al-Nassr's league form has been inconsistent. With just one win from their last four league matches, they are currently sitting in third place in the Saudi Pro League standings, eight points behind leaders Al Ittihad. Cristiano Ronaldo, who has scored seven league goals this season, will once again lead the attack, alongside the likes of Sadio Mane, Angelo, and Otavio. However, despite their star-studded lineup, the team has struggled to find the same level of consistency in the league as they have in the Champions League.
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On the other side, Damac enters this match with newfound confidence, having secured back-to-back wins for the first time this season. Their latest victory, a 2-1 win against Al Kholood, demonstrated their resilience, even though they played the final 19 minutes with 10 men. Georges-Kevin N'Koudou, in excellent form, and Farouk Chafai were the standout performers in the match. Damac will be hoping to make it three consecutive wins, which would be a remarkable achievement for them after a somewhat underwhelming start to the season. With 14 points from 11 matches, Damac sits 11th in the standings, just above the relegation zone, and will be eager to continue climbing up the table.
Al-Nassr has dominated this fixture in recent seasons, winning the last six meetings between the two teams, including a thrilling 3-2 victory in April 2021. With Ronaldo in good form and a team filled with quality, Al-Nassr will be determined to extend this streak and put their domestic campaign back on track.
However, Damac will not make it easy. Under the management of Cosmin Contra, they have shown signs of improvement, especially after breaking their six-match losing streak with an impressive 2-1 away victory against Al Wehda. Missing from Damac's lineup will be forward Ramzi Sawlan, who is suspended due to a red card, but the likes of Habib Diallo and N'Koudou should still pose a threat to Al-Nassr's defense.
While Damac will certainly give their best, Al-Nassr enters this match with momentum from their Champions League victory, and they are favorites to secure all three points. Given their current form, it seems likely that the home side will continue their dominance over Damac with a 3-1 victory, but football is always full of surprises.
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