Al Nassr Overcomes Mané's Red Card to Reach Saudi Super Cup Final

Sadio Mané

Sadio Mané's red card couldn't stop Al Nassr from winning 2-1 over Al Ittihad in the Saudi Super Cup semi-final.

Sadio Mané's early goal and Joao Felix's second-half strike secured Al Nassr's 2-1 win over Al Ittihad in the Saudi Super Cup semi-final. Mané scored in the 10th minute with a powerful volley after Marcelo Brozovic's low cross, but his red card in the 25th minute didn't deter Al Nassr from winning. Felix sealed the win with a precise finish in the 61st minute after Cristiano Ronaldo squared the ball to him.

Al Nassr's win means they'll face either Al Ahli or Al Qadisiyah in the final. This marks the second consecutive final for Jorge Jesus' side, who will aim to lift a trophy and start the new season on a high note. Al Nassr has won the Super Cup twice before, in 2019 and 2020.

The Senegalese forward's reckless challenge on Al Ittihad goalkeeper Hamed Al-Shanqity earned him a straight red card in the 25th minute, confirmed after a VAR review. This incident adds to Al Nassr's concerning trend in the competition, following red cards for notable players like Cristiano Ronaldo in 2023 and Brozovic in 2024.

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Al Nassr's Upcoming Matches in the Saudi Pro League:

• Al-Taawoun FC vs Al Nassr Club: August 29, 2025
• Al-Kholood vs Al Nassr Club: September 14, 2025
• Al-Riyadh SC vs Al Nassr Club: September 20, 2025
• Al Nassr Club vs Al-Ittihad FC: September 26, 2025

Al Ittihad's Dutch winger Steven Bergwijn equalized in the 16th minute with a calm finish after a swift counterattack. He received a pass from Moussa Diaby and slotted the ball past Al Nassr's goalkeeper.

Despite being reduced to 10 men after Sadio Mané's red card in the 25th minute, Al Nassr regained the lead in the 61st minute. Joao Felix, Al Nassr's new summer signing, latched onto a precise through ball from Cristiano Ronaldo and slotted the ball past the Al Ittihad goalkeeper, securing a 2-1 win for Al Nassr.

Joao Felix thought he'd scored his second goal, but VAR intervened, ruling out the drilled shot due to a foul by Cristiano Ronaldo on Fabinho in the build-up. Despite this setback, Al Nassr secured their spot in the Saudi Super Cup final with a 2-1 win over Al Ittihad. Sadio Mané's early goal and Felix's eventual strike in the 61st minute, tapping in a pass from Ronaldo, sealed the victory.

Match Highlights:

Al Ittihad's Equalizer: Steven Bergwijn leveled the score in the 16th minute with a goal from a slick move down the flank.

Sadio Mané's Red Card: Mané was sent off in the 25th minute for a reckless challenge on Al Ittihad goalkeeper Hamed Al-Shanqiti

Joao Felix's Winning Goal: Felix scored the winning goal in the 61st minute after Ronaldo's assist

Al Nassr's Next Match: Al Nassr will face the winner of Al Ahli and Al Qadisiyah in the Saudi Super Cup final on August 23.