Cristiano Ronaldo will chase his first official trophy with Al Nassr in the 2025 Saudi Super Cup final against Al Ahli at Hong Kong Stadium on Saturday. While Ronaldo lifted the Arab Club Champions Cup in 2023, that competition was unofficial. He was pivotal in the semifinal against Al Ittihad, assisting João Félix for the winner in a 2-1 victory achieved despite Al Nassr playing most of the match with 10 men after Sadio Mané was sent off in the 25th minute.
Mané’s suspension shapes Jorge Jesus’ game plan, forcing adjustments up front for the title decider. On the other side, Al Ahli arrive in form as reigning AFC Champions League holders, captained by former Manchester City star Riyad Mahrez. The Algerian winger delivered two assists in a commanding 5-1 semifinal win over Al Qadsiah under head coach Matthias Jaissle, underscoring Al Ahli’s attacking threat.
Historically, the matchup is tight: across 72 meetings, Al Ahli hold 29 wins to Al Nassr’s 28, with 15 draws. Recent form tilts toward Al Nassr, as Al Ahli have not beaten them since 2020 and are winless in the last seven head-to-heads. Established in 2013, the Saudi Super Cup is in its 12th edition; Al Nassr are two-time champions (2019, 2020), while Al Ahli claimed the title once, in 2016.
Al Nassr vs Al Ahli: Start time, venue and how to watch
Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr go head-to-head with Riyad Mahrez’s Al Ahli in the Saudi Super Cup final on Saturday, August 23, at Hong Kong Stadium. Kickoff is set for 8:00 a.m. ET. In the United States, the game will air on Fox Deportes and can be streamed on Fubo.
- Date: Saturday, August 23
- Venue: Hong Kong Stadium
- Kickoff: 8:00 a.m. ET / 5:00 a.m. PT
- U.S. TV/stream: Fox Deportes; watch on Fubo
For viewers in the United States, kickoff is at 8:00 a.m. ET / 5:00 a.m. PT, with coverage available via confirmed broadcasters in the U.S. market. In the United Kingdom, kickoff is at 1:00 p.m. BST; local TV or streaming availability may vary and should be checked on matchday.
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