Al-Nassr make winning start under Ange Postecoglou with 3-0 victory over Al-Fateh
RIYADH: Al-Nassr fans may have felt a sense of deja vu when the starting lineup was announced for their first 2026/27 Saudi Pro League fixture against Al-Fateh.
With Samu Costa on the bench, the starting XI was a carbon copy of last season’s best eleven, with Cristiano Ronaldo the only absentee after recently marrying Georgina Rodriguez. The couple were nevertheless in the VIP box cheering on the team.
The lack of new names in the lineup proved no cause for concern as Al-Nassr cruised to a 3-0 victory in front of a raucous crowd at Al-Awwal Park.
Joao Felix — who received the 2025/26 Saudi Pro League Player of the Season award before kickoff — shone brightest, while Angelo also produced a stellar performance in Ange Postecoglou’s first competitive game in charge.
