Retegui shines on debut vs Saudi Arabia: two goals, man of the match | OneFootball

The former Atalanta player leads Al Qadsiah to victory against Al Najma and immediately wins over the Saudi public.

Saudi Arabia, dream debut for Retegui: brace and award for best on the field

Mateo Retegui couldn't have asked for a better start to his first appearance in the Saudi championship. The Argentine striker, who has taken Italian citizenship and transferred to Al Qadsiah, scored a brace in the season opener, contributing to the final 3-1 victory against Al Najma.

The match report

The game was immediately unlocked thanks to Retegui, who scored the first goal at the 5' with a precise header. After a balanced phase and the temporary equalizer from the opponent, Al Qadsiah regained control of the match, sealing the deal in the end once again with their new number nine: winning tap-in and celebration for the home fans.

MVP Award and National Team Call-up

At the end of the match, the striker was awarded as the man of the match, crowning a solid performance not only in terms of scoring but also in team play. Retegui, already called up by Gennaro Gattuso for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers with the Italian National Team, has therefore started his Arabian adventure in the best possible way.

A new chapter in his career

After his experience at Atalanta and the move to Saudi Arabia, Retegui aims to regain scoring consistency and to confirm himself as an important asset for the Azzurri as well. The debut leaves Al Qadsiah fans and Italian fans who are waiting for his goals in international matches hopeful.

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