Paris Saint Germain vs Saudi All-Star XI Live Score: Hugo Ekitiké hands PSG two-goal cushion, lead 5-3 in 2nd half

Hugo Ekitiké receives a pass just beyond the center line and he rushes towards the opposition goal, before blasting it past the goalkeeper to hand PSG a two-goal cushion. PSG 5-3 Saudi All-Stars (77′)

A good opportunity for the hosts but the attempt by Saudi All-Stars player goes across the goal. PSG hold on to their lead. PSG 4-3 Saudi All-Stars (74′)

Despite the big names being substituted, PSG still have managed to keep things under control. The hosts have been constantly testing Donnaruma. PSG 4-3 Saudi All-Stars (71′)

Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Mbappe are substituted right after the hour mark. The hosts are trailing 1-0 and are desperately seeking for an equaliser. PSG 4-3 Saudi All-Stars (65′)

The goals keep coming as Hyeon Soo Jang heads it past Navas to make it 3-3, shortly after PSG take the lead. 

Moments later Al Bulayhi handles the ball inside the D and PSG are awarded with a penalty. Mbappe steps up and makes no mistake as PSG once again restore their one-goal lead. PSG 4-3 Saudi All-Stars (60′)

Mbappe rushes inside the D from the right side and takes an attempt at the goal, which is punched for a corner by the goalkeeper. Messi takes a quick short corner as PSG roll the ball around in Saudi All-Stars D, before the ball is passed to Mbappe on the right. This time he goes close to the post and cuts in a cross, which is easily tapped in by Sergio Ramos. PSG 3-2 Saudi All-Stars (54′)

PSG try to build an attack and the Saudi All-Stars goalkeeper touches the ball with his hands but outside the box. Could have been a red card but fortunately the flag was raised for offside. 

Meanwhile, the hosts continue their attack as a shot at PSG goal just goes over the post. PSG 2-2 Saudi All-Stars XI (50′)

PSG start to build an attack right from the word go but it feels like Saudi All-Stars have walked out with renewed energy. They get an early corner and a player connects his head, forcing Navas to make a terrific save. Danger is averted by PSG. PSG 2-2 Saudi All-Stars (47′)

The players walk out in the middle to resume the action. Both the sides make two substitutions. Ronaldo gets the ball rolling and the second half is underway.

Minutes before the half-time whistle Saudi All-Stars gets a freekick just outside the box. He shoots it straight into the wall. However, he makes quick ammends as he heads an incoming ball, which hits the post but PSG fail to clear the ball. Ronaldo rushes towards it and blasts it from close range to score his second goal of the night. That also will be the final action before the halftime whistle. Saudi All-Stars XI 2-2 PSG at halftime

Neymar is taken down inside the D and the referee signals for VAR. The touch looked very mild but referee still awards PSG with a penalty. Neymar steps to take the spot kick and he misses. Shoots it straight towards the Saudi All-Stars XI keeper, who dived to his right. PSG 2-1 Saudi All-Stars (45′)

Despite being reduced to 10 men, PSG restore their one goal lead. Marquinhos taps in a cross coming from the left past the goalkeeper. PSG 2-1 Saudi All-Stars XI (43′)

Juan Bernat takes down a Saudi All-Stars player charging towards the PSG half. He was the lone man inside the D and he took down the opposition player with a strong challenge. He is shown a red card for his challenge as PSG go down to 10 men. PSG 1-1 Saudi All-Stars XI (40′) 

Ronaldo is taken down by Keylor Navas and Saudi All-Stars XI is awarded a penalty. Not sure if it was a penalty as Ronaldo made no connection and collided with Navas while going for the header. 

The former Manchester United man steps up for the penalty and converts it successfully. He then runs towards the corner flag and brings out his iconic Siuuuuu celebration. Saudi All-Stars XI equalise in the 33rd minute. PSG 1-1 Saudi All-Stars XI 

PSG try to build from the center, getting all their players involved. Plenty of short passes but they lose possession outside the box. Another danger averted by the home side. PSG 1-0 Saudi All-Stars XI (27′)

A good interception by the Saudi All-Stars goalkeeper as his touch deflects a dangerous cross, which is eventually cleared. 

Moments later Mbappe then goes past the goalkeeper, and puts it inside the net, but the goal won’t count as it is ruled offside. PSG 1-0 Saudi All-Stars XI (25′)

Another opportunity for PSG as Mbappe recieves the ball on the left side of the box, he then plays a cross, with the ball rolling past the face of the goal. Neymar slides but fails to get any connection as Saudi All-Stars survive another threat. PSG 1-0 Saudi All-Stars XI (18′) 

Things have slowed down a bit for PSG as they roll a long through ball towards Achraf Hakimi on the right flank. He then rolls the ball inside towards the far corner, which finds Neymar. Neymar takes an attempt at the goal after a couple of touches, but it is saved by the home side goalkeeper. PSG 1-0 Saudi All-Stars XI (16′)

Luiz Gustavo takes an attempt at the PSG goal but Navas is there for the rescue. Shortly after the threat is avoided, Ronaldo makes another run but loses balance right in front of the D. PSG 1-0 Saudi All-Stars XI (11′) 

PSG are continuing to threat the Saudi goal as they play a couple of short passes inside the D, before the defenders force PSG to roll the ball for a back pass. PSG 1-0 Saudi All-Stars XI (8′)

Cristiano Ronaldo blasts at the goalpost from the edge of the D, but his shot lacks pace and is easily blocked by PSG goalie Keylor Navas. PSG 1-0 All-Stars XI (5′ mins)

PSG have kept hold of the possession although Saudi All-Stars XI, and Lionel Messi breaks the deadlock inside the first three minutes. 

Neymar lofts the ball to Messi inside the box, and he rolls it past the Saudi goalkeeper for a soft finish. PSG 1-0 All-Stars XI

Mbappe gets the ball rolling. PSG kicking from left to right. 

The players have line-up in the middle for the pre-match rituals. Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan along with Saudi chiefs are greeting the players.

Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan is at Riyadh to watch the match.

The warm-ups ahead of the match are done as players march back to the tunnel. Neymar, Messi, and Mbappe start for PSG.

Keylor Navas, Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Sergio Ramos, Juan Bernat, Fabian Ruiz, Carlos Soler, Renato Sanches, Neymar Jr, Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe

Marco Verratti has not traveled with the PSG unit. Meanwhile, David Ospina is the only big name missing from the Saudi All-Star XI side. 

The players are on the pitch warming up. Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Lionel Messi, and Kylian Mbappe can be seen training with other players.

This is the first clash between Ronaldo and Messi after two years. The last time the two GOATS met, Ronaldo had finished on the winning side as Juventus defeated Barcelona 3-0 in a Champions League tie.

The fixture also marks a new chapter of the epic rivalry between the two footballing GOATS. Although this is an exhibition match, but it also marks Ronaldo’s debut in Saudi Arabia soil, since signing a lucrative deal with Saudi club Al-Nassr FC.

It’s time for Messi vs Ronaldo! Saudi All-Star XI are all set to take on Ligue 1 giants PSG in the upcoming friendly match at the famous King Fahd International Stadium.