Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema set to face each other in the Saudi Super Cup semi final clash in Hong Kong.
Al Nassr and Al Ittihad are set for an epic showdown, as the two Saudi Pro League teams battle it out to book a place in the Saudi Super Cup final. It is set to be a fierce encounter as the two sides parade their arsenals, set for war. Ronaldo and Benzema, who were once teammates at Real Madrid, find themselves on either of both divides and are set to face each other.
The Saudi Super Cup features two semi finals and a final to determine the ultimate winner. The competition features top teams in the Pro League and the King Cup. The competition was originally set to have both the winners and runners-up of the Saudi Pro League and King Cup.
Al Ittihad qualified after winning both competitions, last season, which gave qualification to Al Nassr who were the third best team in the league. Al Hilal who were originally supposed to participate in the Super Cup, as the second best team, opted out after qualifying to participate in the recently ended new-format, FiFa Club World Cup. This gave qualification to the fourth placed team, Al Qadsiah.
The Saudi Super Cup is set to be played on August 19, 2025 at 1:00pm BST and 3:00pm Saudi local time. This season’s Super Cup clash is set to be played in the Hong Kong Stadium, which marks the annual overseas opener for the Saudi Pro League. The final will be played on August 23, 2025, with the winner of this clash facing Al Qadsiah, as Al Hilal have already forfeited.
Al Ittihad and Al Nassr have had quite some fierce encounters and rivalries in the past. However, in recent times, Al Ittihad hold a little edge over Al Nassr, winning their last two encounters in the League. Overall, Al nassr have recorded a total od 10 wins as against 9 wins of Al Ittihad, with 5 draws.
Both teams play on the attacking front as both managers favour fluid attacking football. With quality players at their disposal, both teams are poised to serve fans with an entertaining match. The additions of Kingsley Coman, Inigo Martinez and Joao Felix to the Al Nassr set up has given the team more confidence going into this Super Cup encounter.
Cristiano Ronaldo is in Red-hot form, having scored six goals, in the club’s three preseason matches. Players like Sadio Mane and Brosovic remain key to the Al Nassr set up. Cristiano is set to score his 100th goal for Al Nassr if he finds the back of the net. On the other side, players like N’golo Kante and Fabinho still remain a force to reckon with in the middle of the park. Karim Benzema, is also in amazing form after scoring 21 goals last season, in the Saudi Pro League.
This Saudi Super Cup encounter is set to be an exciting one as both teams are poised to beat the other to have a chance in the final to lift the ultimate. Al Nassr, most especially are looking forward to chalk more successes this season, having gone all out in this summer transfer window.
