Ohod vs Al Nassr live score, updates, lineups, and result from King Cup opener
Al Nassr's busy schedule continues with a King Cup clash against Ohod in Jeddah as the competition gets underway at the Round of 32 stage.
Cristiano Ronaldo's side lost to Al Wehda in the semifinals last season, but they head into this tie on the back of some positive form across domestic and continental action.
A 2-0 AFC Champions League opening win away at Iranian team Persepolis was followed up with a fifth successive Saudi Pro League win of 2023/24 against rivals Al Ahli last weekend.
Ronaldo is rested for this game with Al Nassr facing a quick turnaround before their league game against Al Ta'ee on September 29.
The Sporting News will be following the Ohod versus Al Nassr King Cup match live, providing score updates, commentary, and highlights as they happen.
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Despite looking set to feature in this tie, Castro has opted to rest Ronaldo for this game, and ring the changes in his team.
Marcelo Brozovic is also given a break as Nawaf Boushal and Abdulelah Al-Amri come into the defence. Seko Fofana starts in a rejigged attack as does Abdulrahman Ghareeb.
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