| Al Nassr vs Al Najma | |
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MATCH INFO |
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MATCH :
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Al Nassr vs Al Najma
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COMPETITION :
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Saudi pro League
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| DATE: |
26-02-2026
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TIME:
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12.30 AM IST
11.00 PM UAE
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STADIUM
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Al-Najma Club Stadium
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Al-Najma will be without Felippe Cardoso, who is suspended following his red card in the previous match. Mohammed Al-Kunaydiri also remains unavailable as he continues his recovery from a long-term cruciate ligament injury suffered in October, with a return expected later this year.
With Cardoso sidelined, Hisham Al-Dubais is likely to spearhead the attack, supported by Lazaro in advanced areas as the hosts look to maintain their attacking threat. At the back, Nasser Al-Haleel, Abdullah Al-Hawsawi, Samir Caetano and Khalid Al-Subaie are all expected to start, as Al-Najma aim to improve their defensive stability.
Al-Nassr, meanwhile, have a few fitness concerns heading into the clash. Saad Haqawi is considered doubtful due to physical discomfort, while Sami Al-Najei remains a question mark as he manages an ongoing knee issue.
In midfield, Marcelo Brozovic and Angelo Gabriel are expected to feature, offering composure and balance in possession. Out wide, Sadio Mane and Kingsley Coman should provide pace and creativity, supporting a dangerous attacking partnership of Joao Felix and Cristiano Ronaldo — the latter coming into the match full of confidence after scoring a brace in the previous outing.