Article by Romeo Ene, Tudor Belivacă – Published Monday, 02 February 2026, 19:32 / Updated on Monday, 02 February 2026 19:32
Al Akhdoud – Neom SC, match in stage 20 of the Saudi Arabian championship, started at 19:30. The match is liveTEXT on GSP.ro and will not be televised in Romania. The hosts coached by Marius Șumudică (54 years old) are in dire need of success in order to avoid relegation.
Before the game, his team Şumudică is in 17th place, penultimate, with 9 points accumulated after 18 matches.
On the other side, Neom SC, the team trained by Christophe Galtier (59 years old), the former PSG coach, is in 9th place, with 24 points.
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Al Akhdoud – Neom SC, starting teams
Al Akhdoud (5-4-1): Samuel Portugal – Abu Abd, Asiri, Gunter, Al Rubaie, Fagihy – Bassogog, Neyou, Gul, Nguen – Narey
reserves: Al Abbas, Al Harthi, Al Hatila, Al Najjar, Al Qaydhi, Al Zabdani, Ashi, Hawsawi, Ince
Coach: Marius Şumudica
Neom SC (4-4-2): Maximiano – Al Dawsari, Hegazy, Zeze, Abdi – Noor, Hejji, Kone, Benrahma – Lacazette, L. Rodriguez
Reserves: Abdu, Al Ali, Al Burayk, Al Faraj, Al Hakim, Al Saluli, Fallatah, Hawsawi, Malayekah
Coach: Christophe Gaultier
Stadium: Prince Hathloul bin Abdul Aziz Sport City
Marius Şumudica needs victory in Saudi Arabia
In the 6 matches in which he sat on Al Akhdoud's bench, Şumudica's record is as follows: one win, one draw and four defeats.
In the last match, his team lost on the field of Al-Taawon, score 0-1. They haven't won since January 13, when they beat Al Kholood 1-0.
On the other side, Neom SC comes after the victory against Damac, score 3-0. Former Lyon and Arsenal star Lacazette scored from the penalty spot. On Neom's bench is Christophe Galtier, PSG's former technician from 2022-2023.
Up-to-date rankings from Saudi Arabia
