The Saudi Pro League is on fire after Al Nassr FC lost its chance to secure the league title this week against Al Hilal SFC.
With only two league matches remaining, a victory against the side featuring Karim Benzema would have allowed them to celebrate the championship due to the point difference with the remaining fixtures.
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Nevertheless, Cristiano Ronaldo and his squad were unable to clinch the title, although they still have another opportunity to win their first trophy in Saudi Arabia since his arrival.
However, this time Al Nassr FC will face Gamba Osaka in the final of the AFC Champions League Two, and yes, Cristiano Ronaldo has another opportunity to lift a trophy since arriving at the club at the end of 2022.
The final will be played on Saturday, May 17, at 1:45 p.m. ET at Al-Awwal Park, the home stadium of Al Nassr FC.
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Expected Lineups for Al Nassr and Gamba Osaka
Al Nassr:
Gamba Osaka:
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Defenders: Kishimoto, Miura, Nakatani, Nakano
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Midfielders: Susuki, Yamamoto, Yamashita, Meshino, Okunuki
Head-to-Head Stats
This will be the first time that Al Nassr FC and Gamba Osaka face each other, and it will happen on nothing less than the final stage of the AFC Champions League Two.
Al Nassr vs. Gamba Osaka Predictions
The squad led by Cristiano Ronaldo is filled with stars such as Sadio Mané, Íñigo Martínez, Kingsley Coman, and João Félix, so a fast and vertical attack is practically guaranteed.
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However, Gamba Osaka fought through a real dogfight to reach the final, consistently advancing with narrow results, unlike Al Nassr.
Even so, the recent match against Al Hilal showed that this superstar-filled squad still has major defensive weaknesses, including the goalkeeper performances on corners and set pieces.
Nevertheless, Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr will lift the trophy, but not before suffering during the game.
Prediction: Al Nassr 2-0 Al Hilal
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on May 16, 2026, where it first appeared in the Soccer section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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