Al-Ettifaq vs Al-Nassr: Saudi Pro League Matchday 3 Live

Al-Ettifaq hosts powerhouse Al-Nassr at Prince Mohammed Bin Fahd Stadium in Dammam for a high-stakes Matchday 3 encounter.

Al-Nassr suffered a major setback just 11 minutes into the match as goalkeeper Bento was shown a straight red card.

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Following the dismissal, Al-Nassr manager Ange Postecoglou substituted Ângelo Gabriel to bring on backup goalkeeper Abdulrahman Al-Otaibi.

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Midfielder Ondrej Duda capitalized on the numerical advantage, firing home in the 30th minute to put Al-Ettifaq ahead 1-0.

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Cristiano Ronaldo and João Félix face a tough uphill task leading Al-Nassr's ten-man attack to mount a second-half comeback.

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Both clubs entered Matchday 3 tied at six points, each striving to maintain early-season momentum at the top of the table.

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Al-Ettifaq aims to protect their home advantage, while Al-Nassr pushes forward in search of an crucial equalizer.

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