Overview
- Kickoff is set for 20:30 local time in Saudi Arabia (12:30 in Peru) on January 17 at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh.
- The match is listed to air internationally on Thmanyah and FOX One, with Movistar+ carrying coverage in Spain.
- Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to lead Al Nassr’s attack as they seek a response to a recent 3-1 loss to league leaders Al Hilal.
- Al Nassr will be without starting goalkeeper Nawaf Alaqidi after his sending off in the previous league fixture.
- Al Shabab enter off a 3-2 win over Neom SC under Imanol Alguacil, though betting markets still list Al Nassr as clear favorites.