Al Nassr is set to take on Toulouse FC in a pre-season friendly scheduled for July 30, 2025, at Untersberg-Arena in Grödig, Austria, with kick-off at 4:30 pm BST. This marks a significant occasion as it will be the first meeting between the renowned Saudi Pro League team and the Ligue 1 side, providing both squads with a prime opportunity to sharpen their tactics ahead of the upcoming 2025-26 season.
Under the new management of Jorge Jesus, Al Nassr began their pre-season with an impressive 5-2 win against St. Johann, demonstrating their offensive prowess, although some defensive weaknesses were apparent. Notable contributions came from players like Sadio Mané, Abdulrahman Ghareeb, and Mohamed Simakan during this match; however, Cristiano Ronaldo was rested and did not feature in this outing. He is expected to return for the encounter against Toulouse, where his experience and skill alongside Mané and Otávio could prove to be a significant challenge for Toulouse’s defense.
On the other side, Toulouse comes into the match following a challenging period marked by a heavy defeat to RB Leipzig, where they conceded a staggering nine goals in their last two friendlies. Although they had previously enjoyed a three-match unbeaten streak, they will need to tightly reinforce their defense to cope with Al Nassr’s attacking threats. Cristian Casseres Jr., a key midfielder for Toulouse, will be crucial in managing the midfield dynamics, while forwards Yann Gboho and Frank Magri will look to capitalize on any defensive mistakes from Al Nassr. Toulouse is also dealing with injuries, as they will be without Niklas Schmidt, which could further strain their midfield setup.
Given Al Nassr’s formidable attacking line-up and depth, they appear to have the upper hand going into this match. If Ronaldo returns to the starting lineup, it could enhance their chances of victory against a Toulouse side currently grappling with defensive issues. Predictions suggest a strong performance from Al Nassr, with a likely scoreline of 3-1 in their favor, showcasing Ronaldo’s potential impact.