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Ronaldo's Al Nassr Stumble in Portugal Friendly Before Season Start
6 Aug
Summary
- Al Nassr lose closed-door friendly to lower-league club Estrela da Amadora
- Joao Felix makes debut for Al Nassr after €30 million move from Chelsea
- Al Nassr's first competitive match of 2025/26 season is on August 19
As Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr club wraps up their preseason visit to Portugal, they suffered a setback in their preparations for the upcoming 2025/26 season. Despite the debut of new signing Joao Felix, who joined the Saudi club in a €30 million move from Chelsea, Al Nassr were beaten in a closed-door friendly by lower-league minnows Estrela da Amadora over the past weekend.
This loss comes just a week after Al Nassr had started their preseason on a positive note, securing a win over French side Toulouse in Austria. However, the defeat in Portugal serves as a rude welcome for the Saudi giants as they look to build momentum ahead of their first competitive fixture of the new campaign, which is scheduled for August 19.
With the new season fast approaching, Al Nassr will be eager to get their sea legs under them and iron out any kinks before the real action begins. The club has undergone some changes this summer, including the high-profile arrival of Portuguese international Joao Felix, who will look to slot into the team's attacking lineup alongside the likes of Sadio Mane, Otavio, and Cristiano Ronaldo himself.
