Al-Wahda x Al-Nassr: Cristiano Ronaldo on the pitch, time and where to watch the friendly live in Abu Dhabi

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Al-Wahda, from Emirados Árabes Unidos, receives Al-Nassr, from Arábia Saudita, in a friendly scheduled for this Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Al Nahyan Stadium, in The match starts at 7:30 pm local Emirados Árabes Unidos time (6:30 pm Arábia Saudita time), serving as a test for both teams during the break in official competitions. The meeting brings together strong squads, with highlights such as Dušan Tadić in Al-Wahda and Cristiano Ronaldo in Al-Nassr, and attracts attention for promoting integration between Asian leagues.

Both teams use the game to maintain the competitive rhythm. Al-Wahda occupies second place in Campeonato of Emirados Árabes, while Al-Nassr leads Campeonato Saudita alone. Live transmission takes place on Dubai Sports, allowing monitoring on regional channels dedicated to Arab football.

  • Local time: 7:30 pm (UAE), 6:30 pm (KSA).
  • Stadium: Al Nahyan, capacity for 18 thousand fans.
  • Tickets: Disponíveis via Platinumlist, from 200 dirhams.

Recent team form

Al-Wahda arrives unbeaten in 32 games, with 22 wins and 10 draws. Na Taça of Liga of Emirados Árabes, the team beat Al-Jazira 3-0 in the first semi-final, away from home. Local No Campeonato has accumulated five wins and three draws in eight rounds, two points behind Al Ain. Na Champions League from Ásia, has 13 points in the group stage from

As home team, Al-Wahda has not lost in 15 matches, registering nine wins and six draws. Essa sequence reflects defensive solidity and efficient attack, with an average number of goals scored above two per game.

Coach Jose Morais adjusts the team for the friendly, prioritizing rotation. The team exploits the pause to refine tactics, especially in fast transitions.

Head-to-head history

The teams faced each other three times for Champions League and Ásia, with two wins for Al-Nassr and one draw. In 2021, in the quarterfinals, Al-Nassr beat Abu Dhabi 5-1. In the 2018/19 season, in the round of 16, there was a 3-2 Saudi victory away and a 1-1 draw in the Arábia Saudita.

## Destaques of Al-Nassr in the season

Al-Nassr is going through a positive phase, with 16 wins, one draw and one defeat in 18 games. Na Champions League from Ásia 2, beat Istiqlol 4-0 away, maintaining 100% success in five matches and guaranteeing a place in the playoffs. São five consecutive victories, with 17 goals scored and three conceded.

In Campeonato Saudita, the team leads with nine wins in nine games, four points ahead of Al-Hilal. Como visiting team, records eight wins, 24 goals for and two against.

Coach Jorge Jesus commands a star-studded cast. The focus is on the attack, which produces more than 2.5 goals in 14 of the 18 games.

Cristiano Ronaldo, with 11 goals in 10 Saudi league matches, leads the offensive sector. Sadio Mané and João Félix complement the front line.

## Prováveis lineups and absences

Al-Wahda must enter: Ahmed; Abaelaziz, Ogbu, Jadsom, Hamad; Ghorbani, Tadic, Folha, Kruspzky; Ghandipour, Diarra. Coach Jose Morais has a full squad, with no reported injuries. Dušan Tadić, captain, orchestrates the midfield.

In Al-Nassr, the predicted formation is: Bento; Al-Ghannam, Simakan, Inigo Martinez, Yahya; Mané, Brozovic, Ângelo, Wesley; Cristiano Ronaldo, João Félix. Jorge Jesus can spare players, but Ronaldo and Félix must act.

  • Al-Wahda: Ênfase in solid defense, with Jadsom in defense.
  • Al-Nassr: Ataque fast, with Mané at the ends.
  • Referee: Hammad Al-Anzi, from Arábia Saudita.

Offensive performance and key statistics

Both teams score in all historical head-to-head matches. Al-Nassr records an average of 7.11 corners per game, compared to 5.94 for Al-Wahda. The Saudi team won 16 of 18 matches this season.

Al-Wahda advances in Taça from Liga and in the local league. Al-Nassr dominates the Saudi league and Champions from Ásia 2.

These numbers indicate an open match. Ambas defenses concede few goals, but attacks are lethal.

The friendly tests resistance. Al-Nassr seeks to maintain an unbeaten record on the road.

Options for watching live

The live broadcast is carried out by Dubai Sports, a channel specializing in regional events. Fãs on Oriente Médio access via pay TV or official channel streaming.

Digital platforms have you covered. The official website of Al-Wahda and Al-Nassr update scores in real time.

  • Dubai Sports: Main Transmissão, in Arabic.
  • Sofascore and VAVEL: Livescore and updates.
  • Mobile apps: Notificações goals and statistics.

For those in Abu Dhabi, the stadium opens at 4:30 pm local time. Public Transporte includes buses 23, 24, 41, 42 and 45 to Al Wahda Mall, followed by a 15-minute walk.

Expectations and context of the friendly

The game takes place during Al-Nassr’s training camp in Abu Dhabi. Ambas teams are preparing to resume national leagues soon.

Al-Wahda reinforces its unbeaten record at home. Al-Nassr uses dueling to adjust chemistry.

Sponsors such as Grand Millennium Abu Dhabi and LEAD Development support the event. Ingressos sell out quickly via Platinumlist.

The clash promotes Asian football. Estrelas like Ronaldo attract global audiences.

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