Ronaldo Faces Benzema as Al-Nassr and Al-Ittihad Clash in Saudi Super Cup
Hey everyone, let’s talk about the highly anticipated Saudi Super Cup semifinal happening today between Al-Nassr and Al-Ittihad. This is one of those matches that has everyone talking because it’s not just about the teams—it’s also about two football legends, Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema, meeting again on opposite sides after their Real Madrid days.
The game is being held at the Hong Kong Stadium, with kick-off scheduled at 8 a.m. ET for fans in the United States. For those wondering how to catch the action, the match is being broadcast live on fubo and FOX, with coverage also available via FS2 and FOX Deportes. If you happen to be abroad, a VPN like NordVPN can be used to stream it from anywhere in the world.
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Al-Nassr comes into this match with high hopes under their new coach, Jorge Jesus, who has been implementing an aggressive, high-tempo attacking style. The squad looks stronger than ever, with new signings João Félix, Kingsley Coman, and Iñigo MartÃnez joining forces with stars like Ronaldo, Sadio Mané, and Marcelo Brozovic. Their preseason has been impressive, highlighted by a 4-0 win over Rio Ave and a Ronaldo hat trick against Toulouse. Only Sami Al-Najai will be missing due to injury, leaving Jorge Jesus with nearly a full-strength squad to choose from.
On the other side, Al-Ittihad, last season’s Saudi Pro League champions and domestic double winners, have had a rougher preseason, losing their three warm-up matches and showing some defensive vulnerabilities against teams like Fenerbahce and Fulham. However, the team is reinforced by Karim Benzema upfront and a midfield duo of N’Golo Kanté and Fabinho. The only major absentee is goalkeeper Predrag Rajkovic, so the squad is otherwise nearly complete.
Looking at recent form, Al-Nassr has been scoring heavily, while Al-Ittihad has struggled defensively. Their head-to-head record shows both teams are competitive, with goals flying in from both sides in recent meetings. The winner of this match will advance to face either Al-Qadisiyah or Al-Ahli in the Super Cup final, adding even more at stake.
So, whether you’re a Ronaldo fan, a Benzema supporter, or just a lover of top-level football, today’s game promises drama, goals, and some legendary matchups. Keep your streams ready and your coffee hot—it’s going to be a morning full of excitement in Hong Kong.
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