As Saudi Roshan League clubs enter the first phase of their overseas training camps, friendly matches have begun to paint an initial picture of the teams' levels and readiness ahead of the new season.

Al-Ahli were the first to open the friendly series with a resounding 8-0 victory over Binzghaw Salvidin, a match that saw the brilliance of new arrival Eduard Spertsyan, who scored his first goal in the 'Al-Raqi' shirt in the 29th minute, giving the team's fans an early impression of the technical value he will add to the midfield and attack.

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But the second test was more difficult, as Al-Ahli lost to German side Holstein Kiel 4-1, with young striker Ricardo Matias scoring the only goal, before the team continued its preparations with a positive 2-2 draw against Portuguese side Rio Ave, a match that showed gradual improvement in cohesion, as the coach continued to experiment with multiple lineups and assess the readiness of new players. On the other hand, Al-Hilal managed to overcome Austrian side Sturm Graz 2-1, after Karim Benzema opened the scoring in the 42nd minute, a match that reflected the development of the team's attacking performance, and the features of technical work within the camp began to appear, both in terms of pressing and speed of transition between defense and attack. As for Al-Ittihad, they started their friendly campaign with an exciting 3-2 victory over South African side Orlando Pirates, after Youssef Al-Nusairi opened the scoring, confirming the new arrival's early scoring presence and giving the 'Al-Ameed' fans reassuring signals before the start of official competitions. This evening, attention turns to Al-Nassr, who face a strong test against Portuguese side Benfica at 8:00 PM Saudi time, in one of the most prominent matches for Saudi clubs during the preparation period, as the technical staff awaits to assess the readiness of the team and the new players before entering official competitions.