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Ronaldo and Felix Spark a Star-Studded Saudi Pro League Showdown

30 December 2025

Ronaldo and Felix Spark a Star-Studded Saudi Pro League Showdown
Ronaldo and Felix lead Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League clash against Ettifaq.

Al-Nassr officially announced the starting lineup for tonight's clash with Al-Ettifaq in Round 12 of the Saudi Pro League.

Nassr sit top of the table on 30 points, after a string of strong performances, giving them a mental edge ahead of the clash.

Led by Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus, the XI balances defense and attack, relying on their star names to seal the win early.

The team had won the first 10 games, the best start in the Saudi Pro League since the start of the professional era in 2008-09.

Starting XI

Jesus named the following lineup:

Goalkeeper: Nawaf Al-Aqidi.

Defence: Salman Al-Ghannam – Inigo Martinez – Abdulrahman Al-Omar – Saad Al-Nasser.

Midfield: Marcelo Brozovic – Angelo – Joao Felix.

Attack: Kingsley Coman – Wesley Teixeira – Cristiano Ronaldo.

The World had won the first 10 games in a row, marking the best start in the Saudi Pro League since the league's professional era began in 2008-09.

Punchline 1: Ronaldo scores so often that even the clock speeds up to keep up.

Punchline 2: Felix dribbles so smoothly the ball files a complaint for excessive style.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the stars leading Al-Nassr in this match?

Cristiano Ronaldo and Joao Felix anchor the forward line, with Kingsley Coman and Wesley Teixeira providing support.

What is Al-Nassr's current form before this game?

They sit on 30 points at the top and had won 10 straight matches.

What is the starting XI for the game?

GK Nawaf Al-Aqidi; Defence: Salman Al-Ghannam, Inigo Martinez, Abdulrahman Al-Omar, Saad Al-Nasser; Midfield: Marcelo Brozovic, Angelo, Joao Felix; Attack: Kingsley Coman, Wesley Teixeira, Cristiano Ronaldo.