Updated May 23, 2025 • 1-min read
Posted by Anonymous
May 22, 2025
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Posted by Anonymous - May 22, 2025
A lot of people just shrug off Al-Nassr vs Al-Khaleej like it's a boring game because Al-Nassr can't get higher than third this season, so some think there's nothing left to fight for. But honestly, I totally disagree with that vibe. First, you've got Cristiano Ronaldo coming back into the lineup after missing a few matches and he's still fighting for the golden boot. That makes it way more interesting for fans—people either want to see him smash another record or see if someone stops him. Also, Al-Nassr has owned Al-Khaleej in recent years, so sure, the stats look predictable, but that's exactly when upsets happen. I've seen teams with nothing to lose come out swinging and really embarrass the favorites, and Al-Khaleej has got every reason to try and ruin Al-Nassr's home sendoff. Plus, it's at Al-Awwal Park, so the home crowd always brings energy. Just because the trophy's out of reach doesn't make it boring—sometimes those "meaningless" games are the ones that get wild. So yeah, I don't think it's just another routine game at all.
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