Saudi Super Cup 2025: Al-Qadisiyah Vs Al-Ahli Semi-Final, Which Team Will Face Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr
The Saudi Super Cup is reaching its decisive stage, and fans in India have plenty to be excited about. After Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr booked their place in the final on Tuesday, all eyes now shift to Hong Kong Stadium, where Al-Qadisiyah face Al-Ahli in the second semi-final on Wednesday, August 20. The winner will go head-to-head with Ronaldo’s team for the trophy on August 23.
This tournament has quickly grown in profile, largely thanks to the star power the Saudi Pro League has attracted. For Ronaldo fans in India, the storyline is clear: who will challenge CR7 and Al-Nassr in Saturday’s final?
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— Al-Ahli Saudi Club (@ALAHLI_FCEN) August 20, 2025
Kickoff Time and How to Watch in India
The semi-final kicks off at 8:00 p.m. local time in Hong Kong, which is 5:30 p.m. IST for viewers in India.
Indian football fans can watch the Saudi Super Cup live on DAZN, which holds exclusive streaming rights for the competition in India. The platform will stream both the semi-final and the final, ensuring fans don’t miss a moment of the action leading up to Ronaldo’s appearance on the weekend.
What’s at Stake?
For Al-Qadisiyah, promoted recently back into the Saudi Pro League, this is a chance to make history. A win would send shockwaves through Saudi football and announce their return in style.
For Al-Ahli, the pressure is much higher. With a squad boasting European experience and attacking flair, anything short of reaching the final would be viewed as a disappointment.
And hovering above it all is the prospect of facing Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr in the final. That’s the prize both sides are chasing – a shot at the first silverware of the season and the chance to test themselves against one of the greatest footballers of all time.
Expected Lineups
Al-Qadisiyah (4–2–3–1): Édouard Mendy; Ali Majrashi, Merih Demiral, Roger Ibañez, Saad Balobaid; Franck Kessié, Enzo Millot, Ziyad Al-Johani; Riyad Mahrez, Ivan Toney, Allan Saint-Maximin.
Al-Ahli (4–3–3): Koen Casteels; Mohammed Al-Shanqiti, Carlos Jiménez, Taher Wadi, Yasser Al-Shahrani; Musab Al-Juwayr, Turki Al-Ammar; Jerry Afriyie, Miguel Carvalho, Christopher Bonsu Baah; Mateo Retegui.
With stars like Riyad Mahrez, Ivan Toney, Franck Kessié, Allan Saint-Maximin, and Mateo Retegui, this clash promises entertainment and attacking football.
Ronaldo Factor: All Roads Lead to Al-Nassr
While the semi-final itself has enough talent to light up Hong Kong, there’s no denying that much of the global attention is on Cristiano Ronaldo. His presence in the Saudi Super Cup final adds a layer of glamour and anticipation.
For Indian fans, the intrigue is doubled: not only do they get to watch high-quality Saudi football with familiar European names, but they also know that Saturday’s showdown will feature one of the greatest icons of the modern game.
Final Word
Whether it’s Al-Qadisiyah’s underdog dream or Al-Ahli’s star-studded ambition, Wednesday’s semi-final decides who earns the right to meet Ronaldo and Al-Nassr. For football fans in India, DAZN will be the destination to follow it all live.
So mark the dates:
Semi-final: August 20, 5:30 p.m. IST (Al-Qadisiyah vs Al-Ahli)
Final: August 23, 5:30 p.m. IST (vs Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr)
The Saudi Super Cup is here, and the Ronaldo spotlight is only getting brighter.