Al-Ahli drew with Portuguese side Rio Ave in the match that brought the two teams together as part of Al-Ahli's preparations for the new season, with the team set to compete in domestic and continental competitions in the upcoming season.

The match began with early pressure from Al-Ahli as they sought to score the first goal against Rio Ave. Firas Al-Buraikan scored the opener after a mistake allowed him to convert the ball into the net.

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Al-Ahli then scored their second goal through Matheus Gonçalves after a ball reached him and he successfully converted it with a shot into the net. Rio Ave equalized by scoring two goals, ending the second friendly match for Al-Ahli in a positive draw with two goals each. Al-Ahli had previously played a friendly match but lost 4-1, and that match saw the absence of international players.