Al Nassr vs Benfica LIVE Updates: Benfica dominate Saudi outfit – NAS 1 BEN 3 at Half Time

01:52 AM

Al Nassr vs Benfica LIVE Score: NAS 1 BEN 3 (Half Time)

Its half time and Benfica have absolutely dominated it. The Portuguese club lead 3-1 and have been the best side by far in the first 45 minutes. Al Nassr will have some inspiration with the late goal but they still have a mountain to climb in the next 45 mintues.

01:50 AM

NAS 1 BEN 3

Goaaaaal!! Al Nassr have got one goal back. Something for them to bank on in the second half. The goal comes completely against the run of play but it was a decent goal by Khalid.

01:43 AM

Al Nassr vs Benfica LIVE Score: NAS 0 BEN 3

Goaaaal!! Another dagger in the Al Nassr heart as Goncalo Ramos doubles his tally. It was horrific play at the back as an attempted pass was cut off by a Benfica player. Ramos gets the ball and puts it past the Al Nassr keeper with a venomous right-footed shot. It is looking done and dusted already.

01:41 AM

Cristiano fails to score

Cristiano Ronaldo got a huge opportunity to half the deficit but he failed to hit the target. It was a good opportunity and the Portugal international is not happy with himself.

01:38 AM

Goaaal!! – NAS 0 BEN 2 (33′)

The VAR has deemed it onside and the goal is given by the technology. Goncalo Ramos was at the right side of the line/ Benfica are up by 2 goals and you can see a frustrated Cristiano Ronaldo shaking his head in disappointment.

01:36 AM

Offside Confusion

There is fresh confusion. It looks like Goncalo Ramos was just off side when the ball was played to him. VAR is checking it.

01:35 AM

Al Nassr vs Benfica LIVE Score: NAS 0 BEN 2 – 30 mins

Goaaaaal!! Benfica double the lead. A scintillating ball Di Maria and then Goncalo Ramos chips it over the Al Nassr keeper to make it 2-0.

01:33 AM

Al Nassr vs Benfica LIVE Score: NAS 0 BEN 1 – Di Maria Goal

Relive the Angel Di Maria goal here. It is two goals in two matches for the Argentina since his return to the Portugal capital.

????GOAL | Benfica 1-0 Al-Nassr | Di Mariapic.twitter.com/cXZefQkaSZ

— VAR Tático (@vartatico) July 20, 2023

01:31 AM

Cristiano up against in his own country

The crowd is cheering their heart out for Benfica, something Cristiano Ronaldo mustn’t like in his own country. Meanwhile David Neres comes close but denied by Nawaf at Al Nassr goal.

01:30 AM

Al Nassr vs Benfica LIVE Score: NAS 0 BEN 1

It was coming fore Al Nassr, who haven’t managed any foot hold in the game so far. Angel Di Maria has been excellent in the first half and deserved his goal.

⚽ 23′ GOOOOOOAAAAAALLLLL!!! DI MARÍA!!! ????#PreSeason

— SL Benfica (@slbenfica_en) July 20, 2023

01:27 AM

Al Nassr vs Benfica LIVE Score: Benfica score

Goaaaaal!! Benfica score. It is a fantastic goal by the Portuguese club. Di Maria started the movement and then finished in spectacular fashion to give Benfica the lead. Excellent feet movement from the Argentine before he chipped the ball to give Benfica the lead in the 23rd minute.

01:24 AM

Al Nassr vs Benfica LIVE Score: NAS 0 BEN 0 – 20 mins

A thunderbolt of a strike is just saved by the Al Nassr keeper again. So far it has been just a one-way traffic.

01:21 AM

Estadio Do Algarve is rocking

The Estadio Do Algarve is in full voice for the home side Benfica. Cristiano Ronaldo hasn’t been that much involved in the match so far. Al Nassr need to gain control soon, otherwise an opening goal is just a matter of time.

01:20 AM

Al Nassr vs Benfica LIVE Score: Rafa Silva misses a sitter

What a chance wasted by Rafa Silva. Exellent play on the left-hand side again and the cross was hit inexplicably wide by Rafa Silva. Missing there was more difficult, but Rafa Silva manages to squander a golden opportunity there. NAS 0 BEN 0 after 15 mins

01:18 AM

Al Nassr vs Benfica LIVE Score: Last ditch defending by Al Nassr

Benfica are completely dominating the proceedings at the moment. The midfield of Di Maria, Kokcu and Neres are running havoc as it is back to the wall stuff for the Saudi giants.

01:16 AM

Al Nassr vs Benfica LIVE Score: Di Maria comes close

Angel Di Maria almost showed his magic there. The Argentine took an audacious shot from the centre pitch and it got the Al Nassr keeper scrambling to stop the ball from going in. In the end the ball just lands over the bar and the Saudi side survive.

01:15 AM

Al Nassr vs Benfica LIVE Score: NAS 0 BEN 0 – 10 mins

Anderson Talisca makes a good run on the right-hand side and his move is just cut out by the Benfica defense. In the counter attack, Cristiano Ronaldo shows his trickery on the left hand side but to no avail.

01:12 AM

Al Nassr vs Benfica LIVE Score: Cristiano forces a save

Marcelo Brozovic released Cristiano Ronaldo and the Portuguese legend’s lefe-footed shot is well saved by the Benfica keeper. First bit of attack by Al Nassr and they were close to opening the scoring. NAS 0 BEN 0 after 8 mins.

01:10 AM

Al Nassr vs Benfica LIVE Score: NAS 0 BEN 0 – 5 mins

It is a bright start for Benfica against the Saudi side. But is there a worry in the early exchanges? It looks like a Benfica player had pulled his hamstring, but it is all fine.

01:09 AM

Al Nassr vs Benfica LIVE Score: NAS 0 BEN 0 – 4 mins

Benfica have already come close in the early exchanges. Rafa’s header just goes wide. Then David Neres pulls of the strings and his cut back was met by Rafa again who hit it straight to the Al Nassr keeper.

01:07 AM

After 14 seasons, Benfica have signed Angel Di Maria as the Argentine starts against Al Nassr. The winger’s return to the club was a perfect one as he scored on his debut in their 3-1 win over Basel.

01:06 AM

Match Starts

The match between Al Nassr and Benfica has started at the Portuguese stadium.

01:04 AM

Benfica Playing XI

Take a look at the Benfica playing XI against Al Nassr.

???????? Today’s starting XI!#PreSeason pic.twitter.com/XdFCxrFZFH

— SL Benfica (@slbenfica_en) July 20, 2023

01:03 AM

Al Nassr Playing XI

Take a look at the Al Nassr playing XI against Benfica. Cristiano Ronaldo has started against the Lisbon club.

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— AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) July 20, 2023

01:02 AM

Al Nassr vs Benfica

Hello and welcome to the Live Updates and coverage for the pre-season friendly between Al Nassr and Benfica.