Al Ahli Stuns Nasr, Halting Ronaldo’s Roshen Streak in a Saudi Clasico Chaos
3 January 2026
Match Recap
Al Ahli's win didn't just end Nasr's long spell of good form; Ronaldo also felt the sting as the Clasico delivered a shock in the Roshen Saudi League.
Al Ahli halted Nasr's unbeaten run started at the season's outset by beating them 3-2 on Friday at Al-Inma Stadium, in Round 13.
As Nasr's streak ended, another one also came to a close: Ronaldo's run of consecutive goals in Roshen.
Before the Clasico, Ronaldo had scored in nine straight Roshen matches—the longest streak of his Roshen career since moving to Nasr in January 2023.
The Don couldn't extend it to ten in a row, as defender Abdulilah Al-Omari scored both of Nasr's goals.
That pushed Ronaldo back by 110 days, to September 14, when he last failed to score in the league during a 2-0 win over Al Kholoud.
Ronaldo will attempt to restart the streak on Thursday when Nasr hosts Al Qadsiah at Al-Awwal Park, in Round 14.
Ronaldo remains the league's top scorer this season with 13 goals, tied with teammate João Félix.
Streaks and Next Steps
Ronaldo's goal drought is a temporary setback, not a tombstone. Nasr shifts focus to the next derby, hoping to bounce back quickly and keep the title race tight.
Meanwhile, Al Ahli savor a pivotal win that reshapes the table and strengthens their position as a challenger in the Roshen league race.
Punchline 1: If Ronaldo ever goes on another long drought, at least the social media memes will have more material than a cleanup crew at a ref show.
Punchline 2: In football as in sniping, timing is everything—the next goal might just be a heartbeat away, so stay tuned and keep your coffee hot.
