Al Nassr and Al Ittihad Face Off in Thrilling Saudi Super Cup Semifinal
Hey everyone, here’s the latest buzz from the world of Saudi football. Al Nassr is set to go head-to-head with Al Ittihad in the highly anticipated semifinal of the 2025 Saudi Super Cup, and it promises to be a match full of drama and star power. This clash will take place at the iconic Hong Kong Stadium, marking the overseas curtain-raiser for the Saudi domestic season.
Al Nassr comes into this fixture with plenty of ambition after a challenging 2024/25 season. Despite having Cristiano Ronaldo leading the attack, the club ended the season without a trophy for the third consecutive year. They finished third in the Saudi Pro League, fell in the AFC Champions League Elite semifinals, and were knocked out of the King’s Cup in the Round of 16. However, the club hasn’t wasted any time during the summer. Jorge Jesus, former Al Hilal coach, has been brought in to take the reins, and the team has been strengthened with high-profile additions including Joao Felix, Kingsley Coman, and Inigo Martinez. Fans are eagerly awaiting to see how this new lineup, featuring Ronaldo, will perform.
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On the other side, Al Ittihad comes into the match as the defending Saudi Pro League champions, having had an outstanding 2024/25 season. They clinched the league title by eight points over Al Hilal and also lifted the King’s Cup after defeating Al Qadsiah. Despite their domestic success, their pre-season form has been shaky. They suffered heavy losses against Fenerbahce, Vitoria, and Fulham, and their summer transfer window was relatively quiet, with only minor reinforcements from within the Saudi league. Nevertheless, under the guidance of Laurent Blanc, Al Ittihad is expected to be well-prepared for this high-stakes encounter.
The matchup also carries an extra layer of excitement as it features former Real Madrid teammates Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema going head-to-head. Both players had impressive pre-season performances, with Ronaldo scoring a hat-trick against Rio Ave and Benzema netting a brace in a 4-2 loss to Fulham. Al Nassr’s lineup is expected to feature Krepski in goal, with a defensive line of Al Ghannam, Martinez, Laporte, and Al Boushail. Midfield creativity will be provided by Gabriel and Brozovic, while Coman, Joao Felix, and Mane will support Ronaldo up front. For Al Ittihad, the young Mohammed Al-Absi may step in goal due to an injury to Predrag Rajkovic, with a solid defensive quartet of Shanqeeti, Al Mousa, Danilo, and Mitaj, and a midfield anchored by Kante and Fabinho, supporting the attacking trio of Diaby, Aouar, and Bergwijn alongside Benzema.
The semifinal is scheduled for Tuesday, August 19, 2025, with kickoff at 8 p.m. local time. It’s being watched closely not just for the trophy itself, but for the chance to see a true star-studded showdown between two of Saudi football’s most high-profile clubs. Fans around the world will be eagerly tuning in to see who takes the first step toward lifting the Super Cup.
This is shaping up to be a match where strategy, star quality, and sheer willpower will all be tested, and it’s safe to say that the eyes of the football world are on Hong Kong for this one.
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