A Critical Contest for Al-Nassr…
A stage has arrived in the Roshn Saudi League where even a slight slip by either Al-Nassr or Al-Hilal will lay to rest the dreams of winning the League this season. For Al-Nassr, it is a monumental phase as a trophyless cabinet since the arrival of the legend Cristiano Ronaldo has caused great heartburn and frustration amongst the fans and owners alike.
… As They Travel To Taif To Face Al-Shabab
The race between Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal is precariously poised, with the Knights of Najd just two points clear of their rivals. And as they travel to Taif to face Al-Shabab at the King Fahd Stadium tonight, the pressure to garner a win looks telling.
Al-Shabab Are No Pushovers
Al-Shabab, placed 13th on the table and safe from the relegation zone, have lost just 1 game in their last five matches. They lost to Al-Taawoun quite badly on the 3rd of May, but showed great resilience against Al-Qadsiyah to force a 2-2 draw, a few days earlier. They are a good side and at home with Hamdallah and Ferreira Carrasco, the White Lions could create a headache of two for Al-Nassr.
Al-Nassr Need To Improve Their Play under Pressure
Al-Nassr had a poor game against Al-Qadsiyah, losing 1-3, which severely impacted their quest for the title. Jorge Jesus has done a great job with his team, which boasts of some exquisite talent, but the tendency to get jittery in pressure situations has been their Achilles’ Heel.
The Knights With Huge Talent Are The Runaway Favourites
Ronaldo, Coman, Joao Felix and a fit-again Sadio Mane would be a handful for Al-Shabab. No wonder Al-Nassr are expected to nail this tie. Moreover, a resounding win will give the Knights huge confidence going into the all-important Al-Hilal contest on the 12th of May.
It is the Big Yellow Club against the White Lions of Taif, tonight.
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