Gareeb and Ronaldo Lead Al-Nassr’s Frontline Against Damac: A Confidence-Boost Preview
21 January 2026
Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus has revealed Al-Nassr's starting XI ahead of their Saudi Pro League clash with Damac at the Prince Abdullah bin Sultan Sports City in Al-Mahalla. The Riyadh-based side visits Damac for the 17th round of the 2025-2026 season.
\nThe XI for Al-Nassr
\nGoalkeeper: Bento Matheus
\nDefense: Sultan Al-Ghannam, Enigo Martinez, Mohammed Simakan, Saad Al-Nasser
\nMidfield: Marcelo Brozovic, Angelo Gabriel, Joao Felix
\nForward: Kingsley Coman, Cristiano Ronaldo, Abdulrahman Ghareeb
\nContext and match officials
\nAl-Nassr sit third with 34 points, while Damac are 15th with 11.
\nReferee Abdullah Al-Kharboush will be in charge, with assistants Moayed Al-Masjan and Raed Al-Huqabi, and Mohammed Abu Shaqara as the fourth official. VAR duties are handled by Shukri Al-Hanfoosh and Mohammad Khalil.
\nAl-Kharboush has officiated seven Damac matches, with one win, two losses and four draws; with Al-Nassr he has officiated three times, two wins and one loss (against Al-Raed in 2023/2024).
\nPunchline 1: If Al-Nassr score enough goals, the stands might need a louder whistle than the referee.
\nPunchline 2: Ronaldo is in the building—the scoreboard isn’t invited to take a vacation.
