Al-Nassr strengthened their position at the top of the Saudi Roshan League with a 2-0 victory over Al-Ahli on Tuesday, April 29, 2026. The result sees Al-Nassr reach 79 points, while Al-Ahli remain in third place with 66 points.
Following the match, Al-Ahli manager Matthias Jaissle expressed his frustration with the officiating, stating, “Despite the referee being foreign, he made many strange mistakes, but anyway, that’s football and we need to focus on the upcoming matches.”
Jaissle also voiced his dissatisfaction with the behavior of his own player, Merih Demiral, adding, “I am not happy with Demiral’s posts on social media and he should remain calm.”
The Al-Ahli coach acknowledged that his team had traveled to Riyadh hoping for a win but were ultimately unsuccessful, attributing some of the difficulty to the physical demands of their recent participation in the Asian Champions League.
A report from alyaum highlighted a debate sparked by a refereeing decision, with an expert weighing in on whether Al-Ahli should have been awarded a penalty. according to alyaum.
The Saudi News Agency reported that Al-Nassr’s win further solidifies their lead in the Roshn Saudi League. The Saudi News Agency detailed the 2-0 scoreline, marking another important step towards the title for Al-Nassr.
Meanwhile, ukaz reported that a medal presented to Al-Ahli’s Merih Demiral sparked controversy among Al-Nassr supporters. ukaz detailed the reaction, highlighting the ongoing rivalry between the two clubs.
