Al Nassr reshuffle starting XI for Al Kholood as Ronaldo and Mane keep their places

Al Nassr have named Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane in their starting line-up for Thursday’s Roshn Saudi League meeting with Al Kholood, as they look to collect another three points and maintain the pressure on leaders Al Hilal.

The match is part of the 12th round of the Saudi competition, with Al Nassr manager Ange Postecoglou making several changes to the side that defeated Al Faisaly 3-1 in their previous fixture.

Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo and Senegal international Sadio Mane lead the attack, while Joao Felix and Abdullah Al-Hamdan are also included in the starting XI. Al Kholood will be seeking a positive result against opponents challenging for the top of the table.

Al Nassr begin the game second in the Roshn Saudi League standings with 25 points from 10 matches. Their record consists of eight wins, one draw and one defeat.

Al Kholood are 10th on 12 points, having recorded three victories, three draws and four losses.

Changes from Al Faisaly victory

Angelo Gabriel comes into the starting line-up in place of Samu Costa, while Ayman Yahya replaces Awad Aman. Mohamed Simakan also starts instead of Abdulelah Al-Amri.

Those changes remain subject to confirmation against the official team sheet published by the club before the line-up is formally approved.

Al Nassr’s starting XI is:

– Goalkeeper: Bento Matheus – Defenders: Nawaf Boushal, Mohamed Simakan, Inigo Martinez, Ayman Yahya – Midfielders: Abdullah Al-Khaibari, Angelo Gabriel, Abdullah Al-Hamdan, Joao Felix – Forwards: Cristiano Ronaldo, Sadio Mane

The schedule information accompanying the fixture lists Al Nassr’s next match against Al Kholood in the Roshn Saudi League on 05 November 2026, followed by a meeting with Al Khaleej. It also lists a fixture involving Pakhtakor in the AFC Champions League Elite on 02 November 2026.