Al-Shabab is gearing up to face its rival Al-Nassr in the Riyadh Derby, as part of the 24th round of the Saudi League, with the match kicking off at 9 PM tonight, Friday, at the "Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium." This encounter comes amid a financial crisis that may affect the team's performance during the match.

Al-Shabab is experiencing a sudden financial crisis that has led its players to refuse to participate in training, protesting the delay in their salaries. Saudi reports revealed that both local and foreign players have not received their dues for three months, despite promises from the club's president, Mohammed Al-Munajem, to resolve the crisis.

The players attended the training facility but refrained from participating, expressing their deep dissatisfaction with the financial situation. This crisis threatens the team's preparations for the match, as there are concerns that internal anger may reflect on the players' performance against Al-Nassr.

The Al-Shabab management needs 40 million Saudi Riyals to settle the dues of the players and both the technical and administrative staff. Despite the management's attempts to contain the crisis, the situation remains complicated, which could affect the team's future in local competitions.

Al-Shabab enters the match amidst a tense atmosphere, while Al-Nassr seeks to exploit this crisis to its advantage. In light of these circumstances, the question remains: Will Al-Shabab withstand the derby, or will its financial crisis lead to an unexpected downfall?