Where to watch Al Nassr vs Al Riyadh live stream, TV channel and lineups for Saudi Pro League match
Al Nassr are back in Saudi Pro League action on December 8 as Cristiano Ronaldo's side take on local rivals Al Riyadh.
This clash comes in the middle of a crucial week for Al Nassr, after wrapping up their AFC Champions League group stage campaign with a 1-1 draw away at Istiklol, and ahead of a King Cup quarterfinal at Al Shabab.
Luis Castro's hosts will be looking to close the gap on leaders Al Hilal with a seven-point margin separating the two sides ahead of this weekend's schedule.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch it across the world, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
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This Saudi Pro League match at the King Saud University Stadium kicks off on Friday, December 8 at 9 p.m. local time in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Here's how that time translates across some of the major territories around the globe:
Ronaldo is expected to captain Al Nassr in this tie after being rested for the draw in Tajikstan. Castro rotated the majority of his side for that game, with a spot in the AFC Champions League already secured, and Ronaldo nursing a neck injury.
The Portuguese superstar is back in training and should join a list of recalls including Sadio Mane and Talisca.
Al Nassr projected starting lineup (4-2-3-1): Alaqidi (GK) — Al Ghanam, Laporte, Lajami, Telles — Brozovic, Al-Khaibari — Mane, Otavio, Ghareeb — Ronaldo.
Al Riyadh head into this game on the back of a three-match unbeaten run in the Saudi Pro League, and head coach Odair Hellman will go with minimal changes, with Juanmi and Andre Gray the
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