Al Nassr host Al Raed in a Saudi Pro League clash on March 7 as they trail leaders Al Hilal by nine points.
Alongside their fading hopes of a domestic league title this season, Cristiano Ronaldo’s side also face a battle to stay in the AFC Champions League, following a midweek defeat at Al Ain.
The UAE team now hold a 1-0 first-leg advantage ahead of their quarterfinal second-leg trip to Riyadh on March 11.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch it across the world, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
What time does Al Nassr vs Al Raed kick off?
This Saudi Pro League match at the King Saud University Stadium kicks off on Thursday, March 7 at 8 p.m. local time in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Here’s how that time translates across some of the major territories around the globe:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| USA | Thu, Mar. 7 | 12 p.m. ET |
| Canada | Thu, Mar. 7 | 12 p.m. ET |
| UK | Thu, Mar. 7 | 5 p.m. GMT |
| Australia | Fri, Mar. 8 | 4 a.m. AEDT |
| India | Thu, Mar. 7 | 10:30 p.m. IST |
Al Nassr vs Al Raed live stream, TV channel
Here’s how that time translates across some of the major territories:
| TV channel | Streaming | |
| USA | Fox Sports 2, Fox Deportes | Fubo, Fox Sports app/website |
| Australia | — | 10 Play |
| Canada | — | DAZN |
| UK | DAZN 1 | DAZN |
| India | Sony TEN 5 | Sony LIV, JioTV |
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Is Cristiano Ronaldo playing against Al Raed?
Ronaldo missed Al Nassr’s last league game as late penalties for both sides wrapped up a wild 4-4 draw at home to Al Hazm on February 29.
Ronaldo was forced to sit out due to a suspension from the Saudi Arabian Football Federation, relating to his actions towards Al Shabab fans in the first half of the league game on February 25, after being subjected to chants of “Messi, Messi” before reacting.
After the final whistle, Ronaldo went over to a section of the Al Shabab fans and was seen cupping his ear before rapidly moving his hand back and forth in front of his pelvis.
After serving a one-game ban, Ronaldo is now back in the squad to face Al Raed.
Al Nassr vs Al Raed lineups
Ronaldo is expected to rotate back into the starting XI following his league suspension but Luis Castro will look to manage his game time ahead of the return clash with Al Ain.
Al Nassr predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Abdullah (GK) — Al-Ghannam, Alamri, Laporte, Telles — Al Khaibari, Brozovic — Talisca, Otavio, Mane — Ronaldo.
Al Nassr subs: TBC
Al Raed are just outside the relegation battle ahead of this game with a two-point gap above the drop zone. Moroccan striker Karim El Berkaoui is the key name in their side with eight league goals scored so far this season.
Al Raed predicted XI (5-3-2-, right to left): Moreira (GK) — Al Dossary, Al-Rajeh, Gonzalez, Loum, Al-Jayzani — Al-Beshe, Hazazi, Al Subaie — Tavares, El Berkaoui.
Al Raed subs: TBC
