This Friday, April 4, at 8:00 p.m., the Kingdom Arena de Riad will host an authentic constellation in the derby of the superstars. And it is that the al-Hilal will see the faces in front of Cristiano Ronaldo’s al-nassr.
The Portuguese puts his team in the fight for the lead and is already the second top scorer of the Saudi Pro League
Duel at the top of the table
The picture led by the Portuguese occupies the third position of the Saudi Pro Leaguecon 51 points, six of its next rival and neighbor, Al-Hilal. Although Cristiano does not stop breaking records and accumulates amazing scoring records, he has not yet been able to conquer the league since he arrived in the Asian country in December 2022. It seems impossible mission for the former Real Madrid player. His team is ten points from the leader, Karim Benzema’s Al-Ittihad, but a victory in the capital’s derby would give hope to climb posts.
Constellation of stars in the derby
Before him, a challenge. Al-Hilal is the most laureate club in the country, with 19 leagues. Neymar left the club directed by Jorge Jesus in this winter market, but those of Riyadh have a team full of stars with a great race in the old continent. Bono, Renan Lodi, Koulibaly, Ruben Neves, Milinković-Savić and Malcom join other jugones such as Kanno, Al-Dawsari and Marcos Leonardo to complete an alignment that, with a victory, could approach the leadership.
Pela for the ‘Pichichi’
In addition, the most international classic of Saudi football is not only a crucial match for the outcome of the competition, it will also be a duel of scorers. Cristiano Ronaldo leads the fight for the ‘Pichichi’ of the League with 19 goals. Behind, Marcos Leonardo, the ‘Killer’ of the Al-Hilal accumulates 17 goals (tied with Abderrazak Hamdallah, of al-Shabab). The Brazilian comes from scoring in the 0-2 victory against Al-Taawoun and has between eyebrows and eyebrows the five-time Champions champion.
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrating somewhat.
Cristiano will not be alone
For its part, Madeira’s comes from scoring in two consecutive games (AL-Shabab and Al-Kholood). In addition, he will not be alone. In Punta will accompany John Durán, who arrived at the painting led by Stefano Pioli this winter for the stratospheric figure of 77 million euros. In this way, the Colombian became the second most expensive signing in the history of the League, behind Neymar (90 million, Al-Hilal itself). The cast of footballers does not end here. Bento in goal, Brozovic and Mané will also fight for a victory that gives them ballots to fight for the league.
All or nothing for Christian
This derby brings together the two most valuable teams in the League, according to Transfermarkt’s market values, in which the Hilal is first with 180 million euros and Nassr, second with 175 million. Although, some protagonists may not be on the pitch. The European champion with the Spanish team, Aymeric Laporte, will come just after a foot injury. While, Joao Cancelo will not dress short for a tear in the femur. Likewise, everything is ready to begin a Saudi football classic. All or nothing for Cristiano, who dreams of his first Saudi League title.