Nassr’s November Playbook: Domestic Domination and Asian Ambition
1 November 2025
Domestic push: leading the league again
Al Nassr enters November 2025 with a clear set of goals, aiming to rebound from a cup exit and keep climbing in both domestic league and Asian competition. They recently bowed out of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup after a 1-2 defeat to Al Ittihad, a setback they hope to respond to with a winning run in the league and beyond.
Domestically, the team sits atop the Saudi Pro League with a perfect 18 points from six straight wins, having not dropped a point yet this season. The run underscores their intent to stay ahead in the title race and to build momentum for the tougher weeks ahead.
Injury-free and in good spirits, the “Saudi giants” also lead their ACL 2 group, demonstrating depth and consistency across competitions.
Asian push: ACL 2 group leaders
In the AFC Champions League 2, Nassr tops Group D with nine points from three wins, having defeated Independence Dushanbe of Tajikistan, Al Zawraa of Iraq, and India’s JOA India. The group results reflect a solid start and set the team up for a decisive second half of the group stage.
Note: the coach, Jorge Jesus, has emphasized focus and rest when needed to protect players for the longer haul of the campaign, balancing intensity with recovery as matches pile up.
November fixtures: a packed schedule
The league calendar kicks into high gear this Saturday as Nassr host Al-Fayha at Al-Nassr Park, in the seventh round of the Saudi Pro League. Al-Fayha have shown resilience this season, drawing 1-1 with one of the big clubs thanks to goalkeeper Orlando Moscara’s late penalty save, keeping their hopes alive as they sit around the mid-table with eight points.
Historically, Nassr have dominated their clashes with Al-Fayha, though league form can always surprise. The head-to-head tally in recent meetings shows Nassr with a comfortable advantage, but intensity remains high with every match counting toward the title race and qualification spots in both domestic and continental competitions.
Next up, Nassr welcomes JOA India to the First Park in the AFC ACL 2 on Wednesday, November 5, a match that could seal progress to the knockout rounds if they secure the win following their 2-1 away triumph in the previous encounter. Jesus has cautioned against the fatigue that can come with long trips, especially after the journey from India to Saudi Arabia, and indicated that squad rotation may be necessary to maintain sharpness for the later fixtures.
Nov 8 brings a league clash with Neom at home, a tough test that will again require careful management of minutes. Then, on Sunday, November 23, Nassr travel to face Gulf (Al Khaleej) for a crucial away game that will test their ability to maintain pressure and discipline as the season progresses. In 12 league encounters between the sides, Nassr have eight wins, Gulf one win, and three draws, making the upcoming match a likely competitive affair.
To cap the month, Nassr finish the November schedule with a challenging trip to Dushanbe to face Independence in the fifth group match of ACL 2. Independence sit second in Group D with six points, and Nassr will need to balance rest with performance to safeguard qualification chances as they head toward the final rounds. Jesus has warned against overexposure and stressed pacing to avoid the kind of slip that cost them in the King’s Cup earlier in the campaign.
In short, Nassr’s November blends domestic momentum with continental ambition, and the calendar doesn’t apologize for its fullness. Expect a few tactical tweaks, a handful of goals, and maybe a punchline or two from the bench when the clock starts to run down.
Punchline 1: If Nassr keeps this pace, even their trophy cabinet will file a request for an extension. Punchline 2: November’s schedule is so packed that even the calendar needs a halftime break—smart rotations, sharper goals, and a few extra spoons of humor to sweeten the ride.
