Al Nassr return to Saudi Pro League action on Saturday when the title contenders target a second win of the week by visiting eighth-placed Al Feiha.
Captain Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice and Sadio Mane and Anderson Talisca also netted as Luis Castro’s side beat Al Duhail on Tuesday. The Portugal skipper has now scored 14 goals in just 13 games in all competitions for his side this season.
The home win in the AFC Champions League put Al Nassr on the brink of qualification for the knockout stage of the competition.
Now their attention turns to the Saudi top flight, in which they started the match seven points behind leaders Al Hilal with a game in hand. Their opponents today had been enjoying a seven-game unbeaten run in all competitions until this week, with a 4-1 Champions League loss at UAE side Al Ain coming as something of a bruising result.
The Sporting News is following the match live and providing updates and highlights below.
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Al Feiha vs Al Nassr live score
| 1st half | Goal scorers | |
| Al Feiha | 0 | — |
| Al Nassr | 0 | — |
Starting lineups:
Al Feiha (4-2-3-1): Stojkovic (GK) — Al-Rashidi, Al-Khaibari, Al-Shuwaish, Al Baqawi — Ricardo, Cimirot — Nwakaeme, Sabiri, Onyekuru — Sakala.
Al Nassr (4-2-3-1): Alaqidi (GK) — Boushal, Alamri, Madu, Telles — Fofana, Ghareeb — Otavio, Talisca, Mane — Ronaldo.
Al Feiha vs Al Nassr live updates, highlights, commentary
13 mins: Al Feiha 0-0 Al Nassr
Better signs for Al Nassr, who are approaching the opposition penalty area with greater frequency. Talisca, who scored with a fine finish in the AFC Champions League on Tuesday, glances a header wide, meeting a cross from the left.
10 mins: Al Feiha 0-0 Al Nassr
Confirmation of that injury for Aymeric Laporte. At the other end for Al Nassr, they still haven’t tested Al Feiha’s backline.
Due to some discomfort during the warm-up,
Laporte will not start the game. ⬅️
Abdullah Madu is replacing him. ➡️ https://t.co/MxV606wj9T— AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) October 28, 2023
7 mins: Al Feiha 0-0 Al Nassr
There isn’t a great deal of action to report, so it’s worth reflecting on Al Feiha’s home record: they haven’t conceded more than once on their own patch since April.
Cristiano Ronaldo, Sadio Mane, Talisca et al take some stopping – but their opponents today are certainly capable on the evidence of their home form.
4 mins: Al Feiha 0-0 Al Nassr
More encouragement for Al Feiha as Fashion Sakala again tries to break free inside the penalty area on his right flank.
One point of team news of note: Al Nassr defender Aymeric Laporte, once of Manchester City, suffered a late injury after being named on the teamsheet.
Saudi Arabia international Abdullah Madu replaced him.
1 min: Al Feiha 0-0 Al Nassr
Al Feiha are in the midst of a goal drought here but they’ve made a highly promising start to trying to change that form here.
Zambia forward Fashion Sakala burst clear inside the penalty area on the right and had a shot blocked. The hosts then gave Al Nassr more defending to do with a corner on the same side.
5 mins to kick off: Al Nassr are in their dark blue away strip today. Al Feiha have only conceded two goals here this season, giving them the joint-tightest defence in the league. Now the players emerge!
20 mins to kick off: The significant team news for Al Nassr is that defensive midfielder Marcelo Brozovic remains out injured.
Not that it stopped them from racing into a 3-0 lead against Al Duhai on Tuesday…
40 mins to kick off: Team news! Here’s how Al Nassr start, with Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane part of their enviable attack again.
🗒 || Starting lineup,@AlNassrFC vs #AlFayha#AlNassrAlFayha pic.twitter.com/iIogfbwrxO
— AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) October 28, 2023
1 hour to kickoff: Al Nassr are unbeaten in 13 games since August 18, winning 12 of them. Three of their last four wins have only been by a goal, though, with a draw in between.
1 hour 20 mins to kickoff: Look who’s here! The man considered the original Ronaldo by many is in the house…
AlNassr 💛
Home of Legends 🤩 pic.twitter.com/HptQ4A2TJu— AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) October 28, 2023
1 hour 40 mins to kickoff: Al Nassr beat Al Duhail 4-3 on Tuesday, the Emirati club twice reducing the deficit to a goal but conceding twice to masterful Cristiano Ronaldo strikes.
More drama this afternoon?
2 hours to kickoff: Hello and welcome to The Sporting News’ live coverage of today’s Saudi Pro League game between Al Feiha and Al Nassr. After a win over Emirati opponents Al Duhail, which became nervier than Cristiano Ronaldo’s side might have hoped during the latter stages on Tuesday, Al Nassr will be hoping for a more convincing defensive performance when they return to league action and attempt to reduce their seven-point deficit on leaders Al Hilal.
We’ll have build-up, team news and live coverage on the way!
Last training before tomorrow’s game 💛 pic.twitter.com/CKqqBBZEfH
— AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) October 27, 2023
Al Feiha vs Al Nassr lineups & team news
Al Feiha were without left back Ghislain Konan for this game as he is ineligible to play against Al Nassr as per the terms of his loan agreement.
Fashion Sakala and Abdelhamid Sabiri are the key standout names in attack for the home side
Al Feiha starting lineup (4-2-3-1): Stojkovic (GK) — Al-Rashidi, Al-Khaibari, Al-Shuwaish, Al Baqawi — Ricardo, Cimirot — Nwakaeme, Sabiri, Onyekuru — Sakala.
Al Nassr suffered a blow before kickoff when Aymeric Laporte suffered a late injury, having been named on the teamsheet in defence.
Al Nassr starting lineup (4-2-3-1): Alaqidi (GK) — Boushal, Alamri, Madu, Telles — Fofana, Ghareeb — Otavio, Talisca, Mane — Ronaldo.
Al Feiha vs Al Nassr live stream, TV channel
| TV channel | Streaming | |
| USA | Fox Soccer Plus, Fox Deportes | Fubo, Fox Sports GO, Fox Sports.com |
| Australia | — | 10 Play |
| Canada | — | DAZN |
| UK | — | DAZN |
| India | Sony TEN 2 | Sony LIV, JioTV |
| New Zealand | — | Shahid |
| Malaysia | — | SPOTV2 |
| Singapore | — | SPOTV2 |
| Hong Kong | — | SPOTV2 |
