Team News
Al-Ittihad:
The defending champions will be without goalkeeper Predrag Rajkovic, who misses out due to a muscle injury. Defender Hassan Kadesh is also a doubt and will face a late fitness test. Leading the line once again will be Karim Benzema, who scored 21 goals last season and played a pivotal role in guiding the team to a domestic double.
Al-Nassr:
Midfielder Sami Al-Najai remains sidelined with an ACL injury, despite joining the squad during their recent tour. New signing Iñigo Martínez is expected to retain his place alongside Abdulelah Al-Amri in central defence, following an impressive showing against Almeria. Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo enters the fixture in blistering form, having netted six goals in his last three outings — including a hat-trick against Rio Ave and a brace versus Almeria — and will once again spearhead Al-Nassr’s attack.
