A group of newspapers and various sites highlighted the upcoming Riyadh Derby between Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr in their titles and news, stressing that it is an “epic” match that has a decisive impact in the title race.
Al-Hilal hosts his counterpart and neighbor Al-Nassr on Friday night at the 15th round of the Saudi Professional Roshen League at King Fahd International Stadium.
🚨The GOAT plays football today.
It’s the Riyadh derby, Al Hilal and Al Nassr lock horns in a title deciding showdown. Al Hilal currently leads SPL with 38 points ahead of Al Nassr at 34.
Hopefully Ronaldo will clutch again.
Prediction: Al Nassr win 3-1 (Ronaldo brace). pic.twitter.com/H8QpgtUtHm
— Mayank Goel (@MayankRMFC) December 1, 2023
The Portuguese newspaper “O Jogo” quoted the return of national team captain Cristiano and said: Ronaldo recovered and ready to face Georgie Jesus and Ruben Neves with the Al-hilal.
It was a rough-and-tumble night for Ronaldo in the AFC Champions League 🤕
Friday's 𝗠𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗩𝗘 Riyadh Derby with Al Hilal awaits… 👀#CR7𓃵 pic.twitter.com/o6pNv1VyDX
— Sport360Football (@Sport360Foot) November 28, 2023
The Serbian website Sportal highlighted the presence of the local duo in the match and noted: Mitrovic and Savic against Ronaldo and Mane.. Great event in Riyadh, time for the big derby.
He added: Riyadh will be the world’s soccer centre on Friday, the match could have a decisive impact on the final result of the title race, because no one can stand in front of the teams.
The Italian website Data Sport published a full profile of the teams to the Italian public, stating: an epic match, which will see fireworks waving big flags and passionate chants from both audiences, winning will be a decisive step towards the tournament.
