Slap, Red Cards, and a Fiery Saudi Derby: Al Ahli Edges Al Nassr in a Classic
2 January 2026
Clash overview
Two red cards and a chaotic finish defined the fiery clash between Al Ahli and Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League.
Key incidents
Al Ahli sealed a 3-2 win after a tense 90 minutes at the Enmaa Stadium in Jeddah, in the thirteenth round.
Late in stoppage time, Ali Majrishi of Al Ahli was sent off after clashing with Joao Felix of Al Nassr, and Nawaf Bashl of Al Nassr followed shortly after for fouling Saleh Abu Al-Shamat when through on goal.
Impact
This defeat marked Al Nassr's first league loss of the season after 11 matches, snapping a 10-game winning run before drawing with Al Ettifaq and then losing to Al Ahli.
Punchline 1: If red cards were tickets, this match would grant you a lifetime pass to extra time.
Punchline 2: In football, chaos writes the headlines, while the referees write the footnotes.
