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Al Ittihad vs Al Nassr: times, how to watch on TV, stream online | Saudi Super Cup

All the info you need on how to watch Cristiano Ronaldo’s second game in Saudi football as Al Ittihad face Al Nassr.

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Al Ittihad and Al Nassr go head-to-head in Riyadh in the Saudi Super Cup semi-final on Thursday as the sides look to book a place in the final.

Cristiano Ronaldo got off to a winning start with his new club Al Nassr on Sunday and will be hoping to follow it up by guiding the club to another final.

When does Al Ittihad vs Al Nassr kick off?

The Al Ittihad and Al Nassr Saudi Super Cup semi-final fixture will be played at the King Fahd International Stadium, Riyadh, on Thursday 26 January 2023, with kick-off at 9:00pm local time. In the US, that’s:

  • 1:00pm ET
  • 10:00am PT

How to watch Al Ittihad vs Al Nassr in the US

Global streaming: Shahid

Al Ittihad vs Al Nassr: preview

The sides go head-to-head in Riyadh for a place in the Saudi Super Cup final. Ronaldo is set to make his second appearance competitive appearance for Al Nassr on Thursday. His deal with the club runs until June 2025, with the Portuguese player set to earn a total salary of $231 million per year, including commercial agreements.

Anderson Talisca earned Al Nassr a 1-0 home win over Al Ettifaq on Sunday, but supporters went to Mrsool Park in Riyadh to see Ronaldo in action for the first time as he made his Saudi Pro league debut. Al Nassr’s win moved them back into top spot in the league with 33 points from 14 matches.

Al Ittihad come into this cup fixture having won 3-0 in their last match, beating Al Feiha. They currently sit third in the table.

Cristiano Ronaldo greets supporters after the Saudi Pro League match between Al Nassr and Al Ettifaq at the King Fahd Stadium in the Saudi capital Riyadh on January 22, 2023.FAYEZ NURELDINEAFP

Al Ittihad vs Al Nassr: last five meetings

  • October 2022 Al Nassr 0-0 Al Ittihad
  • February 2022 Al Ittihad 3-0 Al Nassr
  • September 2021 Al Nassr 1-3 Al Ittihad
  • May 2021 Al Nassr 1-2 Al Ittihad
  • January 2021 Al Ittihad 1-1 Al Nassr

Al Ittihad vs Al Nassr: prediction

Al Nassr should have enough to beat Al Ittihad in Riyadh, with the league leaders now boosted in attack by new signing Cristiano Ronaldo.

Prediction: Al Ittihad 1-2 Al Nassr

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