Al Nassr are back in Saudi Pro League action on December 8 as Cristiano Ronaldo's side take on local rivals Al Riyadh.
This clash comes in the middle of a crucial week for Al Nassr, after wrapping up their AFC Champions League group stage campaign with a 1-1 draw away at Istiklol, and ahead of a King Cup quarterfinal at Al Shabab.
Luis Castro's hosts will be looking to close the gap on leaders Al Hilal with a seven-point margin separating the two sides ahead of this weekend's schedule.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch it across the world, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Al Nassr vs Al Riyadh live stream, TV channel
TV channel | Streaming | |
USA | Fox Soccer Plus, Fox Deportes | Fox Sports app/website |
Australia | — | 10 Play |
Canada | — | DAZN |
UK | — | DAZN |
India | Sony TEN 2 | JioTV, Sony LIV |
What time does Al Nassr vs Al Riyadh kick off?
This Saudi Pro League match at the King Saud University Stadium kicks off on Friday, December 8 at 9 p.m. local time in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Here's how that time translates across some of the major territories around the globe:
Date | Kickoff time | |
USA | Fri, Dec. 8 | 1 p.m. ET |
Canada | Fri, Dec. 8 | 1 p.m. ET |
UK | Fri, Dec. 8 | 6 p.m. GMT |
Australia | Sat, Dec. 9 | 5 a.m. AEDT |
India | Fri, Dec. 8 | 11:30 p.m. IST |
Al Nassr vs Al Riyadh lineups
Ronaldo captained Al Nassr in this match after being rested for the draw in Tajikstan. Castro rotated the majority of his side for that game, with a spot in the AFC Champions League already secured, and Ronaldo nursing a neck injury.
The Portuguese superstar joined a list of recalls including Sadio Mane and Talisca.
Al Nassr starting lineup (4-2-3-1): Alaqidi (GK) — Al Ghanam, Laporte, Lajami, Yahya — Brozovic, Fofana — Mane, Otavio, Talisca — Ronaldo.
Al Riyadh headed into this game on the back of a three-match unbeaten run in the Saudi Pro League, and head coach
Odair Hellman went with minimal changes.
Al Riyadh starting lineup (4-2-3-1): Campana (GK) — Al-Shuwayyi, Arslanagic, Al-Rashidi, Al-Khaibari — Toure, Al-Rashidi — Al-Dossari, Ndong, Al-Shehri — Al Abbas.
Al Riyadh projected starting lineup (4-2-3-1): Campana (GK) — Al-Shuwayyi, Arslanagic, Al-Rashidi, Al-Khaibari — Toure, Ndong — Juanmi, Al-Shehri, Gray — Al Abbas.
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