Al-Nassr first football team suffered a 2-1 defeat to Benfica B of Portugal in a friendly match on Wednesday, as part of the team's preparatory camp currently underway in Portugal ahead of the start of the 2026-2027 season.

Early goal for Al-Nassr

Al-Nassr opened the scoring early through Abdulmalik Al-Jaber in the fourth minute, before the Portuguese team managed to turn the tables, ending the match with a 2-1 victory.

Al-Nassr had announced via its official account on X platform that the match would be held behind closed doors, without allowing media attendance, as part of the technical program set by the coaching staff during the external camp.

Preparing the squad before kickoff

This match represents an important milestone in Al-Alami's preparations, as the coaching staff led by Australian coach Ange Postecoglou aims to enhance harmony among players, assess the readiness of all elements, and implement the tactical approach the team will rely on during the new season.