Al Nassr Rebounds After Super Cup Loss, Faces Crucial Matchup

In the weeks leading up to October 28th, 2025, Al Nassr has responded to an earlier defeat in the Saudi Super Cup final with an impressive run of form across multiple competitions. The team currently sits atop the Saudi Pro League with a perfect record of six wins in six matches, scoring 21 goals and conceding just twice. They have also progressed in the King's Cup and the AFC Champions League Two.

However, Al Nassr will have to face their upcoming round of 16 match against Al Ittihad without one of their most experienced players. According to reports, Croatian midfielder Marcelo Brozović has been left out of the squad by head coach Jorge Jesus. Brozović, who had featured in nearly every match this season, sustained a minor tear in his adductor muscle during a previous game against Al Fateh and has been rested to avoid further aggravation.

Despite this setback, Al Nassr remains in a strong position. The team has already beaten Al Ittihad twice this season, first in the Super Cup semifinals and then in the league. With the arrivals of high-profile players like Kingsley Coman, João Félix, and Iñigo Martínez, as well as the experienced management of Jorge Jesus, Al Nassr is widely expected to contend for every title this season.