NEOM's first football team lost to Spanish side Granada 2-0 on Wednesday in their second friendly match during their training camp in Spain. Coach Christophe Galtier gave playing time to a large number of players to assess their physical and technical readiness. NEOM had drawn 0-0 with English side Peterborough United in their first friendly. The team has three more friendlies: against South Africa's Orlando Pirates on July 24, Qatar's Al-Arabi on July 28, and Spain's Las Palmas on July 31. NEOM is preparing for the new season with three competitions: the Saudi Pro League, the King's Cup, and the Gulf Club Champions League, having qualified alongside Al-Ettifaq after finishing eighth in the league last season.

NEOM continues its intensive preparations in the Spain camp ahead of a new football season featuring domestic and international competitions.

NEOM finished eighth in the Saudi Pro League last season, qualifying them for the Gulf Club Champions League alongside Al-Ettifaq. The current friendlies provide an opportunity for coach Galtier to test his lineup and develop cohesion among the players. The team aims to improve its league standing and achieve positive results in the Gulf championship. As the new season approaches, the importance of these trials in preparing the team physically and technically is evident.