Midfielder linked with Benfica joined Saudi side, scored on debut (Video) | OneFootball

Al Nassr got off to a winning start in the new Saudi League season. The reigning champions hosted and beat Al Fateh 3-0 in a match with a strong Portuguese presence and marked by the debuts of several new signings.

One of them was Samu Costa, a midfielder who had at one point been linked with Benfica and who now represents the Saudi club. The Portuguese player came on during the match to replace João Félix and needed little time to make his mark on his debut for the reigning champions.

After João Félix had opened the scoring, the defensive midfielder appeared in the middle of the box in the 73rd minute to pounce on a loose ball and fire home, thus getting off the mark in his first match in an Al Nassr shirt. It was a special moment for the Portugal international, who could not have started his new professional adventure in better fashion.

In the stands was Cristiano Ronaldo, who did not take part in the match but followed his teammates’ performance closely. The Al Nassr captain reacted to the former Mallorca midfielder’s goal with a big smile and plenty of applause, showing his delight at his compatriot’s moment.

The 3-0 win over Al Fateh also featured another Portuguese goal, after João Félix also got on the scoresheet. In this way, the Saudi champions began their title defence with a convincing victory, while Samu Costa grabbed the spotlight in his very first appearance for his new club.

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