Portuguese Primeira Liga club Rio Ave were soundly beaten 4-0 by Saudi Arabian giants Al Nassr FC in an international club friendly on August 8, 2025. The match, held at a neutral venue, was dominated by the star power of Al Nassr, who raced into an early lead and never looked back. Al Nassr's attacking quality was on full display as they scored twice in the first half-hour to seize control. Rio Ave struggled to cope with the pace and movement of their opponents' forward line and conceded two more goals in the second half to complete a comprehensive defeat. The result highlights the gulf in resources and individual talent between the two sides in this preseason fixture. For Al Nassr, it was a confident performance ahead of their Saudi Pro League title defense, while Rio Ave were given a stark reminder of the level required at the highest end of the game. The friendly allowed Al Nassr's global stars to build fitness and cohesion in a convincing manner.