Derby Delight: Al Ahli Serves Up a Witty 3-2 Win Over Al Nassr
2 January 2026
Match Highlights
Al Ahli Jeddah were keen to mock their rival Al Nassr after overcoming them on Friday night, with a 3-2 result, in the clash that pitted the sides in round 13 of the Saudi Pro League.
With this win, Al Ahli halted Al Nassr's run of not losing in 11 games, before tasting defeat for the first time in Friday's clash.
Al Ahli's official X account posted a photo from Merih Demiral's third goal and wrote: Al Ahli added sugar to Al Nassr; they poured it on them, signaling dominance in the clásico and handing the rivals a full set of points.
Additionally, they shared another image pairing Cristiano Ronaldo, the Al Nassr captain, with Demiral, captioning: How does it feel to face the GOAT? pointing to the superiority over the Portuguese marksman.
They continued their jests by publishing a graphic depicting the match result, adding: We ruled the day, signaling a victory on home soil in front of their fans.
Aftermath and Reactions
This victory marked the fourth consecutive win for German coach Matthias Jaissle of Al Ahli over Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus of Al Nassr.
Two punchlines to wrap it up with a smile:
Punchline: If this derby had a laugh track, the whole stadium would be rolling in the aisles.
Punchline: Jaissle didn’t just win—he upgraded the trophy rack with a comedy shelf.
