Al-Ahli Jeddah's December Challenge: Rest, Rivals, and a Caffeinated Finish
1 December 2025
Al-Ahli Jeddah has a golden breathing room, just like peers in the Roshen Saudi League, as domestic fixtures pause for the Saudi national team’s participation in the 2025 Arab Cup.
The Reds enjoy a well-deserved break after a run of tough fixtures last month, domestically and continentally.
German coach Matias Jaissle hopes to use the pause wisely, especially as the Reds face a demanding December.
Jaissle has granted seven days of rest, then a friendly with Raja Casablanca in Jeddah on the 12th.
A decision is awaited on staging a second warm-up versus the same opponent in Jeddah during the break.
Domestic December Fixtures
Local matches: three league games this month against Damac, Al-Fayha, and Al-Fateh, in that order.
They return against Damac at Damac’s ground on December 19, in the 10th round.
Al-Ahli sit fourth in the Saudi Pro League with 19 points.
Damac are 16th with 5 points.
Next, the Reds travel to Al-Fateh on December 26 for round 11; Al-Fateh sit 17th on 5 points.
They finish December by meeting Al-Fayha on December 30 in round 12; Al-Fayha are 10th on 11 points.
Asian clash: Al-Ahli will play a single Asian match against Al-Shorta of Iraq in the AFC Champions League Elite group stage on Monday, December 22.
Al-Ahli sit fourth in the overall table with 10 points, while Al-Shorta sit 11th with one point—humor break: yes, football runs on coffee; P.S. the only yellow card this month is the calendar.
