Nine Days, One Destiny: Al-Nassr's December Marathon
1 December 2025
December's nine-day marathon
This December, Al-Nassr’s schedule is packed with decisive domestic and Asian fixtures spread over nine days, testing the team's ability to balance technical football with physical effort.
Currently, domestic and Asian competitions are paused for the Arab Cup hosted by Qatar from December 1 through 18.
The 'World' team will kick off on December 21 against Al-Najma in the Roshen Pro League's round 10, with Al-Nassr already atop the standings on 27 points after nine straight wins.
Three days later, on December 24, Al-Nassr hosts Iraq’s Al-Zawraa in the AFC Champions League 2, where Jorge Jesus will seek to rest a larger chunk of his squad.
On December 27, Al-Nassr returns to face Al-Akhoud in the league’s Week 11, a clash that should test the team’s consistency heading into the final stretch.
December 30 sees a tough away match at Al-Ettifaq, a stern test of whether the team can finish the month with a steady, solid performance.
Outlook
What to watch: nine days, three competitions, and a coach who speaks Portuguese with the grace of a well-timed nutmeg.
Punchline 1: If they survive this run, the coach deserves a trophy for calendar management.
Punchline 2: The only thing heavier than the schedule is my coffee mug.
