Felix's Five-Goal Masterclass: Al Nassr Dominate Al Fateh in a 5-1 Show of Attack

Match Highlights

Al Nassr delivered a commanding 5-1 victory over Al Fateh in the fifth round of the Saudi Pro League, extending their perfect start to the season and moving to 15 points. The night belonged to Joao Felix, who completed a hat-trick, while Cristiano Ronaldo added a goal after a penalty saved earlier, and Kingsley Coman chipped in with a late strike.

Early on, there was sharp intent from the home side. Sadio Mane tested the goalkeeper in the second minute, but Amin Bukhari produced a fine save. A minute later, Ronaldo almost opened the scoring with a bicycle kick that flashed just wide. The breakthrough arrived in the 13th minute when Felix curled a low shot from the edge of the box into the corner.

Al Fateh hit back in the 54th minute as Sofiane Ben Debka finished a rebound after a defensive lapse, leveling the scores. Ronaldo absorbed the disappointment of a saved penalty in the 58th minute, but answered decisively with a goal in the 60th, restoring the hosts’ lead.

After the break, Felix doubled his tally with a smart finish in the 69th minute to make it 3-1. Kingsley Coman added a fourth soon after, and Felix completed his hat-trick in the 80th minute with a composed finish to seal the rout. The evening capped a night of clinical finishing for the league leaders and a disappointing showing for the visitors.

In the closing stages, Al Nassr’s substitutes and shape helped manage the game as Al Fateh pressed short spells for a consolation, but the result stood and the points stayed with the home side.

Punchline time: If football were a cooking show, Felix just plated a five-course feast and sprinkled hat-tricks like seasoning. Punchline two: Tonight’s scoreboard had more numbers than a mathematician’s dream—5-1, and still leaving the defense asking for directions.