Al Nassr's Unstoppable Run: Ronaldo and Felix Spark a 3-1 Victory Over Neom
8 November 2025
Match Report
Al Nassr pressed on with their steady march toward the Saudi Pro League title after a valuable 3-1 victory over Neom on Saturday night.
The Riyadh giants consolidated their top position, reaching 24 points and extending their lead by three points over Al Taawoun in second place, courtesy of their eighth straight win. The match was staged at King Khalid Sports City, where the home supporters watched the champions maintain control throughout the evening.
Al Nassr opened the scoring through Angelo Gabriel in the 48th minute, earning a firm foothold before the half-time break. Cristiano Ronaldo then added a second in the 65th minute, with Joao Felix completing the scoreline by finding the net in the 86th minute. Neom, who dropped to seventh with 13 points, managed a solitary reply to keep the contest competitive but could not overturn the hosts’ momentum.
The result leaves Neom’s campaign stuttering in places, while Al Nassr looks set to press home their advantage as the season progresses.
Bright Numbers and Highlights
According to The Today newspaper, Al Nassr notched their eighth consecutive victory, moving to the summit of the table with a perfect 24-point tally.
The team’s attack also climbed the chart; the win took their league goals to 26, three more than their closest challengers. Ronaldo and Felix continued to spearhead the offense, underscoring their roles as the joint leading scorers for the campaign, while Felix has climbed to 10 goals in the league, just one behind Ronaldo.
In terms of homegrown credentials, the Portuguese pair’s exploits in this matchbookended a season-long trend: Felix has produced consistently since joining from Chelsea, while Ronaldo remains a constant threat at the sharp end. Neymar who? Simply put, the forward line is humming, and the defense is showing resilience amid the ongoing schedule.
Ronaldo and Felix: Milestones and Impact
As usual, Ronaldo capped the night with a goal from the penalty spot in the 65th minute, contributing to a total on-target impact that reinforces his status as a key contributor since January 2023. The Portuguese legend now sits among the league’s most prolific players, having scored and assisted across numerous appearances for Al Nassr.
Felix, too, extended his influence, not just with goals but with sustained performance that reinforces his standing as the league’s top scorer. The pair’s collaboration has become a defining feature of Al Nassr’s offensive approach this season.
Defensive and tactical debates surrounded a few moments in the match, with pundits weighing in on certain refereeing decisions. In any case, the three points were secured, and the win reinforced the belief that Al Nassr can maintain pressure at the summit as the campaign progresses.
With the league schedule interrupted for the international window, the focus now shifts to the next test: a challenging trip to face Al Khalij in the ninth round, followed by further continental duties as Al Nassr eyes AFC Champions League progression. It’s a long road, but if the goals keep flowing, the road to silverware might finally look less bumpy.
Punchline time: If Al Nassr keep scoring like this, even their calculators will filing complaints about excessive precision. Punchline two: The only thing louder than Ronaldo’s celebrations might be the sound of VAR trying to keep up with these stats—talk about a numbers game in real time.
