Al Nassr defeated Al Fateh 3-0. This marked the title defence opener under Ange Postecoglou. Cristiano Ronaldo was absent following his wedding. Footage surfaced of dressing-room rev-ups by Ange Postecoglou and Cristiano Ronaldo. They put focus on chest out and personality.
The Saudi debut began well. It started despite the star's absence. Ange Postecoglou and Cristiano Ronaldo participated in the dressing-room rev-ups. Al Nassr began their title defence with the 3-0 victory. The result came without Cristiano Ronaldo in the side.