Felix’s Growl for Glory: Al Nassr’s 5-1 Masterclass and Ronaldo’s Overture
19 October 2025
Portuguese star Joao Felix led Al Nassr to a commanding 5-1 victory over Al Fateh on matchday five of the Saudi Pro League, with the win showcasing a superb collective performance and the squad’s growing chemistry under coach Jorge Jesus.
Felix produced a defining performance, completing a remarkable hat-trick while Cristiano Ronaldo added a brilliant strike from distance and Kingsley Coman scored as the visitors’ attack turned into a display of relentless football. The victory keeps Al Nassr on top with a perfect 15 points.
Felix: Today I am the hero, tomorrow Cristiano
After the final whistle, Felix spoke with the league’s official broadcaster, expressing pride in earning the man of the match and stressing that the season’s success stems from a total team effort.
Ronaldo stressed continuing the same level of performance, saying that if the team stays on this path they will achieve their goals. He added that any day could be Ronaldo or another teammate, because when the team is playing at its best any player can shine, including Felix.
Cristiano: A Spirit That Never Fades
Felix also praised Ronaldo’s unwavering competitive spirit, noting that the great forward always aims to be the best and will stay with it until the end of his career, and that fans should enjoy every moment of sharing the pitch with him.
Fast Start, Nassr’s Domination
The match began with Nassr asserting control, Felix firing from outside the box in the 13th minute to give the home side the lead. Fateh pressed, but goalkeeper Nawaf Al-Aqidi produced crucial saves to keep it 1-0 at halftime.
In the second half, Fateh leveled through Sufian bin Debka in the 54th minute, Ronaldo’s penalty was saved in the 59th, and Ronaldo answered with a strike from outside the area in the 60th to reclaim the lead, sparking the crowd. Felix then added a third in the 68th minute after a dazzling dribble, followed by Kingsley Coman’s powerful finish in the 75th, and Felix capped the hat-trick in the 79th. He was named man of the match.
With this win, Al Nassr extended their perfect start to five wins from five, scoring 19 goals and establishing the league’s strongest attack thus far.
According to Opta, Felix matches Ronaldo as the fastest to a hat-trick for Al Nassr in the Pro League, both achieving two goals in their first five appearances. Felix has eight league goals in five games, leading the scoring charts, ahead of Ronaldo who has five. Felix’s eight goals came across three games, including a hat-trick against Cooperation (5-1) and a brace against Riyadh before another brace versus Fateh, signaling a fiery start under Jesus. The contrast with Ronaldo’s 2022-23 start shows this Nassr era may already be on a historic trajectory.
Note to defenders: bring a calculator; Felix keeps tallying the goals and the defense may need a rebuild. Note to goal nets: they might request hazard pay after this show. Note to fans: the scoreline might need one more digit before the season ends.
