The match taking place at the University of the King of Saudi Arabia is of great significance in the championship race. Before this round, Al-Nassr led with 76 points, 6 points more than Al-Ahli when the season is still 5 rounds away.
Despite possessing many stars who have played in Europe such as Riyad Mahrez, Franck Kessie, Edouard Mendy, Roger Ibanez, Merih Demiral or Ivan Toney, Al-Ahli could not create a superior game. The away team was inferior in ball possession (46%) and number of dangerous opportunities compared to Al-Nassr.
The turning point of the match came in the 76th minute. From Joao Felix's corner kick, Cristiano Ronaldo jumped high to head diagonally, opening the score for Al-Nassr. This is the 970th goal in the Portuguese striker's career, and also his 25th goal in the Saudi Pro League this season.
In the 90th minute, Kingsley Coman finished from close range, sealing a 2-0 victory for the home team. This result helped Al-Nassr extend their winning streak to 20, while increasing the total points to 79, creating a gap of 8 points with the runner-up Al-Hilal (playing 1 more match), when the season has 4 rounds left.
Not only do they have an advantage in the domestic league, Al-Nassr also participates in the AFC Champions League Two final, where they will face Gamba Osaka on May 16. This is considered an opportunity for Cristiano Ronaldo to aim for his first title with the Saudi Arabian team.
With stable form and a great advantage in the rankings, Al-Nassr is holding the right to self-determination in the Saudi Pro League championship race in the 2025-2026 season.
