Al Nassr completed their preseason in Europe with a notable match against Spanish Segunda Division team Almeria. The club is in high spirits, especially following Cristiano Ronaldo’s impressive performance, where he scored a hat-trick in a 4-0 victory against Rio Ave in Madeira. This match served to excite the fans even further as Ronaldo continues to showcase his goal-scoring prowess.
Adding to the excitement, Joao Felix made his debut for Al Nassr, and the club is actively pursuing more prominent signings in the transfer market. Barcelona defender Inigo Martinez is reportedly close to joining on a free transfer, which could bolster Al Nassr’s defensive options ahead of the upcoming Saudi Super Cup match against Al Ittihad on August 19.
On the other hand, Almeria is looking to regroup quickly after a tough 1-0 loss to La Liga’s Elche, where Alvaro Rodriguez scored the deciding goal. The team is expected to make several changes to their lineup, giving opportunities to summer signings like left-back Alex Munoz and maintaining their attacking threat with players such as Sergio Arribas and Leo Baptistao, who performed well in the previous season.
For Al Nassr, coach Jorge Jesus is likely to maintain a similar squad to the one that faced Rio Ave, ensuring that Ronaldo is positioned as a key player in the lineup. Although Sami Al Najai is still recovering from injury, Ronaldo’s presence, along with the debut of Felix and the anticipated arrival of Martinez, sets the stage for an exciting match.
Fans and analysts alike are eager to see how both teams will perform in this final friendly before the competitive season officially kicks off. This match symbolizes Al Nassr’s ambition to strengthen their roster and lay the groundwork for a successful season ahead.