Unstoppable in the Saudi Pro League: Noor salutes a Ronaldo-fueled surge by Al Nassr
10 November 2025
Raising the Bar: Al Nassr’s form under Jorge Jesus
Mohammad Noor, a former Al Ittihad star, praised the level of Al Nassr under Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus, saying the team looks sharper and more cohesive than ever.
Ronaldo’s impact, standings, and the road ahead
Al Nassr cemented their position atop the Saudi Pro League by beating Neom 3-1 at King Khalid Sports City Stadium in round eight, lifting their tally to 24 points and extending the gap to three points over second-placed Al Taawoun.
Noor credited Jesus with crafting a team that consistently takes control of games, noting that no opponent has managed to stop Al Nassr yet this season.
The Neom clash was pivotal for Al Nassr’s away form, as the side reasserted its authority after a stumble in the previous game. Noor stressed that the team’s character and tactical discipline were on full display.
Ronaldo’s stamp on the campaign
Ronaldo, ever the talisman, contributed with a decisive penalty, reaching a total of 100 goal-contributions (83 goals and 17 assists) in 85 league appearances since January 2023. The Portuguese star has scored against 22 of 23 league opponents, a record that underscores his continued influence.
The Saudi press noted that Ronaldo’s strike against Neom further cements his legacy in the league and reinforces Al Nassr’s chase for domestic and continental glory.
squad and schedule
Coach Jorge Jesus handed players five days off during the upcoming international break, with preparations resuming on Friday, November 14. The team will then gear up for the clash against Al Khaleej in Riyadh on November 23, in what promises to be a test of consistency as they chase a nine-match winning run; they already lead the league with perfect momentum.
Meanwhile, attention turns to the AFC Champions League, where Al Nassr comfortably top their group with 12 points from four wins, facing Esteghlal Dushanbe, Al Zawraa, and Goa in matches both home and away.
Injury news and tactical setup
French winger Kingsley Coman left the Neom game with what the medical staff described as a muscle strain, with no scan planned unless the pain returns. He was substituted in the 77th minute by Abdullah Al Khubri. Jesus has also experimented with Coman on the right wing, slotting Sadio Mane to the left while Ronaldo and Joao Felix operate centrally alongside Mane, forming a potent attacking quartet.
Since the start of the current campaign, Coman has appeared in 14 league matches, scoring four goals and providing six assists. Al Nassr’s domestic form has translated into a flawless league record of eight wins from eight games, and their AFC Champions League campaign mirrors that same level of scent-marking confidence.
In sum, Al Nassr’s battle-tested squad, led by a coach who knows how to steer a title tilt, continues to roll forward with relentless momentum, and the football world is watching closely as the story unfolds.
Punchline time
Punchline 1: If football were a joke, Jorge Jesus would be the punchline—always delivering the setup in the right moment.
Punchline 2: Ronaldo’s numbers are so steady, even my calendar stops asking for a day off to join the party.
