Exciting Showdown Al Nassr vs Al Fayha: Kick-off Time, Team News, and How to Watch Ronaldo and Mane Live
Al Nassr faces off against Al Fayha in an eagerly anticipated Saudi Pro League match on November 1, 2025. Al Nassr is currently enjoying an impressive season, holding the top spot in the league with a perfect record of six wins. However, they experienced a setback with a mid-week defeat to Al Ittihad in the King’s Cup.
Match Overview
The upcoming match will take place at King Abdullah Sport City Stadium in Buraidah. Kick-off is set for 7:30 PM CAT, which corresponds to 8:30 PM local time and 11:00 PM IST. Al Nassr, boasting stars like Cristiano Ronaldo and Joao Felix, aims to rebound against mid-table rivals Al Fayha.
Key Player Insights
- Cristiano Ronaldo: Recently scored his 950th career goal, continuing his pursuit of 1,000.
- Joao Felix: Leading the league in scoring with nine goals, making him a crucial player for Al Nassr.
- Sadio Mane and Kingsley Coman: Among the top assist providers with four assists each this season.
Injury Status
Al Nassr will be missing key players due to injuries:
- Marcelo Brozovic (Muscle injury): OUT
- Saad Al Nasser (Knee injury): OUT
- Nawaf Alaqidi (Hamstring injury): OUT
Expected Line-ups
| Al Nassr | Al Fayha |
|---|---|
| GK: Bento | GK: Orlando Mosquera |
| RB: Nawaf Boushal | RB: Mohammed Al Baqawi |
| CB: Mohamed Simakan | CB: Chris Smalling |
| LB: Aiman Yahya | LB: Ahmed Bamsaud |
| DM: Angelo Gabriel | RM: Rayan Enad |
| DM: Abdullah Al Khaibari | CM: Alfa Semedo |
| RW: Kingsley Coman | CM: Yassine Benzia |
| AM: Joao Felix | LM: Jason |
| LW: Sadio Mane | CF: Silvere Ganvoula |
| CF: Cristiano Ronaldo | CF: Fashion Sakala |
How to Watch the Match
Fans can follow the action live on ESPN Africa throughout Sub-Saharan Africa, and on FanCode in India. Viewers can tune in via the following channels:
- ESPN: DStv 218, StarTimes 248
- ESPN2: DStv 219, StarTimes 249
With their powerful squad and ambitions, Al Nassr aims to continue their winning streak while Al Fayha seeks to surprise and claim an upset victory. Don’t miss this thrilling Saudi Pro League clash!
