Derby Secrets Unveiled: Jaissle Breaks Ground as Ahli Triumphs in Jeddah
6 March 2026
Derby night in Jeddah
German coach Matthias Jaissle, now at the helm of Al Ahli, opened a fresh chapter in the Jeddah derby by guiding his team to a 3-1 win over neighbor Al Ittihad in Round 25 of the Saudi Pro League. The performance mixed clinical finishing with solid defense and sent a clear signal that the title chase remains open.
Records, standings and momentum
Opta statistics show Jaissle continuing to carve his name into derby lore by securing a fourth league derby win for Al Ahli, a tally that matches the record set by former coach Christian Gross. Conceicao, in contrast, became the first Al Ittihad boss to lose his first two league derby matches. The result lifts Al Ahli to 62 points atop the table, one point ahead of Al Nassr, while Al Ittihad stay on 42 in sixth.
The clash delivered late drama as the visitors clinched the verdict with a strengthened attacking display, reinforcing the derby’s reputation for excitement and fierce rivalry.
Sniper punchline 1: Jaissle didn’t just win—he fired a precision shot that left the scoreline staring at us like, “Did that just happen?”
Sniper punchline 2: Conceicao’s map to the trophy still shows an X on the derby route; tonight the target was missed, but the scope is still loaded for the next round.
