Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, March 29, 2025 – Al-Nassr continued its imperious form in the Saudi Pro League, securing a comfortable 2-0 victory over Al Hazm at the King Abdullah Sport City Stadium. Goals from Joao Felix and Cristiano Ronaldo ensured the Knights of Najd maintained their 100 percent record, making it six wins from six matches to start the 2025-26 season.
Match Summary: A Controlled Victory
From the outset, Al-Nassr controlled the tempo, demonstrating the confidence of a team at the top of the table. The breakthrough arrived in the 24th minute through a well-worked team move. Left-back Ayman Yahya was the architect, delivering a pinpoint cross into the penalty area. Joao Felix, showcasing his intelligent movement, met the ball with a deft, guided header that left the Al Hazm goalkeeper with no chance.
The lead was doubled in the second half following a devastating counter-attack. Sadio Mane was instrumental, turning away from his marker with brilliant close control before releasing Wesley down the flank. The Brazilian winger then provided a simple, squared pass to the onrushing Cristiano Ronaldo, whose scuffed shot took a fortunate deflection, looping over the stranded goalkeeper and into the net.
Key Moments & Performers
- 24′ – Felix’s Opener: A textbook header from Joao Felix, created by Ayman Yahya’s excellent delivery, broke the deadlock and set Al-Nassr on their way.
- Ronaldo’s Fortuitous Finish: While not his cleanest strike, Ronaldo’s goal was a reward for his relentless running and positioning, capping off a lightning-fast counter-attack initiated by Sadio Mane.
- Defensive Solidity: The clean sheet underscores a dominant defensive performance, with Al Hazm rarely threatening to disrupt Al-Nassr’s control of the game.
Historic Start Fuels Title Belief
This victory marks a significant milestone for Al-Nassr. The last time the club won its opening six matches of a Saudi Pro League season, it went on to lift the trophy. This perfect start, yielding a maximum 18 points, establishes a formidable three-point lead over second-placed Al-Taawoun FC and sends a powerful message to their rivals, including Al-Hilal.
The combination of experienced stars like Ronaldo and Mane with dynamic talents like Felix and Wesley is proving to be a potent formula, making Al-Nassr the early team to beat in the title race.
