Ronaldo and Felix reunite up front as Al-Nassr face Al-Khaleej

Match and context

On Saturday evening, Al-Khaleej host Al-Nassr at Al Khaleej Club Stadium in Saihat for Matchday 7 of the 2026-27 Saudi Pro League (Roshn Saudi League). According to VAVEL, Al-Nassr enter the game in second place with 15 points from five wins and one defeat, while Al-Khaleej sit 13th with four points, seeking to end a winless run under coach Jose Gomes.

Line-ups

Al-Nassr's starting line-up, as reported by LiveScore and Yahoo, has goalkeeper Bento behind a back four of Nawaf Boushal, Abdulelah Al-Amri, Inigo Martinez and Saad Al-Nasser. The midfield trio is Abdullah Al-Khaibari, Angelo Gabriel and Sami Costa, while the attack is led by Sadio Mane, Joao Felix and Cristiano Ronaldo. Felix returns after missing the previous round's 2-1 win over Abha, reuniting the Portuguese pairing with Ronaldo alongside Senegal's Mane in what both sources describe as a "fearsome" attacking triangle.

VAVEL reports that Al-Nassr, coached by Ange Postecoglou, are missing several players for the trip, including Kingsley Coman, Ayman Yahya and Abdulrahman Ghareeb. On the home side, VAVEL highlights midfielder Angelo Fulgini of New Caledonia as the creative engine behind Al-Khaleej's play.

History and venue

Per VAVEL, Al-Nassr have won the last five head-to-head meetings between the clubs and hold 14 overall victories against Al-Khaleej in the Saudi top flight. The match is being played at Al Khaleej Club Stadium, opened in 1996 with a capacity of 10,150 - a compact venue where the hosts hope the close crowd atmosphere can unsettle their more illustrious visitors.

Stakes

A win would keep Al-Nassr's pressure on the league leaders, while Al-Khaleej are aiming to finally pick up their first victory of the campaign in front of their own supporters. Felix's return is seen as an important boost for Al-Nassr's attacking options in the matches ahead.