Al Nassr Edges Al Ittihad 2-0, Takes League Lead

Cristiano Ronaldo scores as Al Nassr beats Al Ittihad

Al Nassr maintains their perfect start to the season with a victory.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane inspire Al Nassr to a 2-0 win over Al Ittihad, taking the top spot in the Saudi Pro League.

Sadio Mane broke the deadlock with a stunning goal just nine minutes into the match...

Al Nassr secured a convincing 2-0 victory over Al Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League, propelling them to the top of the standings with 12 points from four matches. This win marked their fourth consecutive league victory, maintaining their perfect start to the season. Sadio Mane and Cristiano Ronaldo scored the decisive goals, with Mane opening the scoring in the 9th minute and Ronaldo doubling the lead in the 35th minute.

Mane's early goal set the tone for Al Nassr's dominance, and he later provided a pinpoint cross for Ronaldo to head home the second goal. Ronaldo's fourth league goal of the season puts him second in the scoring charts, just one goal behind teammate Joao Felix. Al Ittihad struggled to breach Al Nassr's defense, managing only two shots on target, while Brazilian goalkeeper Bento kept a clean sheet.

Despite having 55% ball possession, Al Ittihad failed to capitalize on their scoring opportunities. Steven Bergwijn and Moussa Diaby missed golden chances, and the team's star player, Karim Benzema, was kept quiet by Al Nassr's strong defense. This loss marked Al Ittihad's first defeat of the season, dropping them to second place in the standings

Sadio Mane broke the deadlock with a stunning goal just nine minutes into the match. He fired a powerful first-time shot into the net, giving Al Nassr an early lead over Al Ittihad. This goal showcased Mane's exceptional skill and precision, setting the tone for the rest of the match.

Twenty-six minutes later, Mane doubled Al Nassr's advantage by sending in a precise cross that Cristiano Ronaldo headed into the net from close range. Ronaldo's header past goalkeeper Predrag Rajkovic sealed the win for Al Nassr, who ultimately emerged victorious with a 2-0 scoreline. This win propelled Al Nassr to the top of the Saudi Pro League standings with 12 points from four matches, while Al Ittihad suffered their first defeat of the season.

FULL-TIME:
Mané ⚽️
Ronaldo ⚽

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— AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) September 26, 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo's fourth league goal this season wasn't enough to solely top the scoring charts; however, it's mentioned he trails teammate Joao Felix by just one goal. Ronaldo's impressive performance came during Al Nassr's 2-0 win over Al Ittihad, with Sadio Mane scoring the other goal.

Al Ittihad had a tough game, creating limited scoring opportunities with only two shots on target. Despite showing some promise late in the second half, they couldn't capitalize on their chances, ultimately failing to score against Al Nassr's Brazilian goalkeeper Bento, who kept a clean sheet.