Ríos' message to fans after first appearance with Ittihad

Richard Ríos celebrated his first appearance in the Ittihad shirt, helping the team to defeat Al Nassr 2-0 in the top clash of the fifth round of the Saudi Pro League.

Colombian international Richard Ríos, in statements to the 'Thamaniya' channel, stated that the match against Al Nassr was of utmost importance, confirming that the team was aware of the difficulty of the opponent and the intensity of the match.

Richard Ríos added: "We knew the match would be difficult, but we also understood the necessity of winning in front of our fans and on our home ground, and thank God we succeeded in achieving that."

Regarding the preparation for the upcoming match, Ittihad player stated: "We will now have a period of rest, and after that, we will have two or three days to prepare for the next encounter."

Richard Ríos stated: "The team's mentality will remain the same; we want to win and collect three points in every match, and this is what we will work on in the upcoming period."

The Colombian player spoke about his first appearance with Ittihad, confirming that the fan atmosphere exceeded his expectations, as there was a large turnout in the stands during the clásico.

Richard Ríos said: "The atmosphere was better than I expected, the attendance was great, and it's very nice for the players to feel this love and support, as it helps us a lot."

Richard Ríos made his first appearance for Ittihad in a special night, as the team secured an important victory over Al Nassr, who suffered their first defeat of the season in the Saudi Pro League.