Al Nassr vs Al Ittihad LIVE score, Saudi Super Cup semifinal: Ronaldo, Mane start; Joao Felix also named in XI

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When is the Al Nassr vs Al Ittihad Saudi Super Cup 2025 semifinal?
The Al Nassr vs Al Ittihad Saudi Super Cup 2025 semifinal will kick off at 8 pm local time on Tuesday, August 19 (5:30 pm IST on Tuesday) at the Hong Kong Stadium.
Where to watch the Al Nassr vs Al Ittihad Saudi Super Cup 2025 semifinal LIVE?
The Al Nassr vs Al Ittihad Saudi Super Cup 2025 semifinal will be streamed on the DAZN platform.

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Ronaldo bags assist as 10-man Al Nassr beats Al Ittihad to enter Saudi Super Cup final

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Ronaldo bags assist as 10-man Al Nassr beats Al Ittihad to enter Saudi Super Cup final

Sadio Mane became the third Al Nassr player in as many Saudi Super Cup editions to be sent off, but his early goal and a second-half strike from new signing Joao Felix secured a 2–1 win over Al-Ittihad in a tense semifinal on Tuesday. Mane opened the scoring in the 10th minute at the Hong Kong Stadium with a powerful volley after a low cross from Croatian midfielder Marcelo Brozovic. However, the Senegalese forward was shown a straight red card in the 25th minute for a reckless challenge on Al Ittihad goalkeeper Hamed Al-Shanqiti, confirmed after a VAR review. The dismissal continued a troubling trend for Al Nassr in the competition, following red cards for Cristiano Ronaldo in 2023 and Brozovic in 2024. AS IT HAPPENED | Al Nassr vs Al Ittihad Highlights Dutch winger Steven Bergwijn equalised for Al Ittihad in the 16th minute, finishing off a swift counter-attack with a low shot from the edge of the box. Despite being reduced to 10 men, Al-Nassr regained the lead in the 61st minute when Felix, who joined the club this summer, latched onto a through ball from Ronaldo and slotted past the 'keeper. Moments later, Felix thought he had grabbed a second, but his drilled shot was ruled out by VAR for a Ronaldo foul on Fabinho in the build-up. Al Nassr advances to the final, where it will face the winner of the second semifinal between Al Qadsiah and Al Ahli on Wednesday.

Ronaldo Gets Hero's Welcome Where Messi Is Hated As Al Nassr Beat Al Ittihad In Saudi Super Cup

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Ronaldo Gets Hero's Welcome Where Messi Is Hated As Al Nassr Beat Al Ittihad In Saudi Super Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo got a hero's welcome in Hong Kong, helping Al Nassr win 2-1 in the Saudi Super Cup. This contrasts with Lionel Messi's negative reception last year. Cristiano Ronaldo received a hero's welcome on Tuesday as he played a key role for Saudi side Al Nassr in Hong Kong. This contrasted sharply with the reception Lionel Messi faced last year when he failed to play, turning him into public enemy number one. The 40-year-old former Manchester United and Real Madrid star Ronaldo assisted in a 2-1 Saudi Super Cup victory over Al Ittihad, which featured French veteran Karim Benzema up front. From the moment Ronaldo came out to warm up on the hot and humid evening in southern China, chants of 'Ronaldo, Ronaldo" filled the air, while several pitch invaders attempted to reach the superstar as the match concluded. Every touch of the ball by the Portuguese captain, donned in his iconic number seven shirt, was met with cheers. This warm reception was in stark contrast to the angry reaction Messi received when he stayed on the bench for an Inter Miami friendly at the same Hong Kong Stadium in February last year. Messi's absence led to boos and demands for refunds from thousands of fans who had paid significant amounts to see the World Cup-winning captain play. Although the 38-year-old Messi claimed he was injured, this explanation failed to prevent a dramatic fallout, which resulted in China cancelling two friendly matches featuring Argentina. Some nationalist politicians and media outlets in China interpreted Messi's absence, along with his subsequent appearance at a similar match in Japan, as a deliberate snub. For over 15 years, Messi and Ronaldo have competed for the unofficial title of the world's best player, with the Argentine often considered to have the edge in recent years. Nevertheless, both remain immensely popular and marketable, even as their careers approach the twilight. Fans camped outside Ronaldo's hotel in Hong Kong to catch a glimpse of him, with some even booking rooms in his hotel. A museum dedicated to Ronaldo opened in the city last month. Local media reported that Ronaldo was 'emotional" when informed about the local interest, particularly from younger fans, during a brief appearance at the museum. He expressed that the fans' admiration meant more to him than any trophy. Former Liverpool attacker Sadio Mane put Al Nassr ahead before Al Ittihad quickly equalised. Mane was sent off after 25 minutes following a VAR review. Ronaldo had a couple of close chances six minutes before halftime but was thwarted on both occasions, later sending a free-kick narrowly over the bar. He set up the winning goal by breaking clear of the Al Ittihad defence and passing to fellow Portuguese Joao Felix, a new signing from Chelsea, who then scored. As Ronaldo was substituted in the final minute, a young fan wearing a '7 Ronaldo" shirt invaded the pitch but was stopped by security before managing to take a selfie with him. After the final whistle, two more young fans attempted to reach Ronaldo but were subdued by security. First Published: August 19, 2025, 23:57 IST News sports Ronaldo Gets Hero's Welcome Where Messi Is Hated As Al Nassr Beat Al Ittihad In Saudi Super Cup Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Loading comments...

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