Felix Slap Triggers Shocking Suspension for Al-Ahli Defender
5 January 2026
Match Drama and Disciplinary Fallout
Portuguese João Félix, a midfielder for Al-Nassr, triggered a shocking sanction when Ali Majrashi of Al-Ahli clashed with him during the Roshen Saudi League round 13 derby.
Al-Ahli won 3-2, lifting their points to 25 and keeping them in fourth place, while Al-Nassr stayed on 31 and led the standings.
In the game's closing minutes, tensions flared as Majrashi and Félix clashed, with Majrashi delivering a heavy slap that earned him a red card.
Disciplinary Action and Next Matches
The Saudi Football Federation's Disciplinary and Ethics Committee announced on Monday evening that Majrashi is suspended for two matches and fined 20,000 riyals for the incident.
Majrashi will miss the next two fixtures against Akhdoud and Al-Taawoun, a blow for Al-Ahli as they navigate the coming schedule.
Punchline: If this league ever needs a soundtrack, tonight's game provided a chorus of whistles and a slapstick twist.
Punchline 2: Don’t worry, the popcorn budget stays healthy; the drama is always well-seasoned in this derby land.