Al Nassr continued their pursuit of Saudi Pro League leaders Al Hilal on Saturday with a decisive 3-0 victory over Al Kholood in Buraydah, extending their winning streak to four matches.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored for the second consecutive match, helping to close the gap at the top of the table to just three points. The win underscores al nassr’s momentum as the league nears its crucial mid-season break and signals their intent to challenge for the championship title.
Buraydah –
Al Nassr closed the gap on Al Hilal at the top of the Saudi Pro League table with a dominant 3-0 victory over Al Kholood. Cristiano Ronaldo found the back of the net in the commanding performance.
Saturday’s match, played at King Abdullah Sport City Stadium on January 31, 2026, saw Al Nassr, featuring Ronaldo and Joao Felix in attack, initially struggle to break down a resolute Al Kholood defense.
The first half ended without a goal, but Al Nassr finally broke the deadlock just two minutes into the second half through Ronaldo.
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Ronaldo finished off a clever through ball from Felix, slotting his shot past the Al Kholood goalkeeper and into the right side of the net.
Al Nassr doubled their advantage in the 53rd minute courtesy of Mohamed Simakan. Felix was again the architect, delivering a corner that found Simakan’s head for a powerful finish.
Despite their two-goal cushion, Al Nassr continued to press, forcing Al Kholood to play with ten men after Hatan Bahbri received a red card in the 72nd minute for a reckless challenge on Simakan.
Taking full advantage of the man advantage, Al Nassr secured their third goal in the 87th minute. A penalty was awarded after Coman was brought down in the box, and the French international calmly converted from the spot.
The 3-0 scoreline held until the final whistle, lifting Al Nassr back into second place in the Saudi Pro League standings with 43 points from 18 matches, three points behind league-leading Al Hilal. This victory marks Al Nassr’s fourth consecutive win, solidifying their position as a title contender.
Al Kholood remain in 14th place with 15 points.
(mrp/bay)
