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Almeria vs. Al Nassr predicted lineups, starting 11, team news, injuries as Cristiano Ronaldo wraps up European tour

Dom Farrell

Almeria vs. Al Nassr predicted lineups, starting 11, team news, injuries as Cristiano Ronaldo wraps up European tour image

Al Nassr wrap up their preseason activity in Europe with a game against Spanish Segunda Division outfit Almeria.

Cristiano Ronaldo delighted fans on his home island of Madeira on Thursday with a hat-trick in a 4-0 win over Rio Ave.

Another Portugal star, Joao Felix, made his Al Nassr debut and the Saudi Pro League giants are working hard to bring in more big-name additions, with Barcelona defender Inigo Martinez reportedly set to join on a free transfer.

This is the final friendly for Jorge Jesus' side before their Saudi Super Cup clash with Al Ittihad on August 19.

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Almeria vs. Al Nassr predicted lineups, starting 11, team news, injuries

Almeria have a quick turnaround coming into this game, having faced La Liga side Elche on Friday. Rubi's side went down to a 1-0 defeat courtesy of Alvaro Rodriguez's first-half goal.

It's fair to expect an entirely changed XI, meaning a start for left-back Alex Munoz, a summer recruit from Las Palmas on a free transfer.

The hosts' main threat will come from attacking midfielder and former Real Madrid youth teamer Sergio Arribas, along with Leo Baptistao, the experienced Brazilian striker who scored 10 Segunda Division goals last season. 

Central midfielder Iddrisu Baba is still on the mend from a cruciate ligament injury sustained last November.

Almeria predicted lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left): Maximiano (GK) — Luna, Bonini, Gonzlaez, Munoz — Robertone, Merelo — Embarba, Arribas, Lazaro — Baptistao

Injured: Baba (ACL)


Despite playing 70 minutes in midweek, Cristiano Ronaldo is almost certain to start as Al Nassr's star attraction.

Head coach Jesus could stick with a similar lineup, having used his bench extensively against Rio Ave, although he will also hope to have the incoming Inigo Martinez involved if possible.

Sami Al Najai has been on Al Nassr's tour stepping up his recovery from an ACL injury, but he is not ready for match action.

Al Nassr predicted lineup (4-2-3-1 right to left): Bento (GK) — Boushal, Simakan, Alamri, Yahya — Angelo, Brozovic — Wesley, Joao Felix, Mane — Ronaldo

Injured: Alnajai (knee)

Almeria vs. Al Nassr live stream, TV channel

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Dom Farrell

Dom is the senior content producer for Sporting News UK. He previously worked as fan brands editor for Manchester City at Reach Plc. Prior to that, he built more than a decade of experience in the sports journalism industry, primarily for the Stats Perform and Press Association news agencies. Dom has covered major football events on location, including the entirety of Euro 2016 and the 2018 World Cup in Paris and St Petersburg respectively, along with numerous high-profile Premier League, Champions League and England international matches. Cricket and boxing are his other major sporting passions and he has covered the likes of Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury, Wladimir Klitschko, Gennadiy Golovkin and Vasyl Lomachenko live from ringside.