Mane reopens the Clasico with a penalty and another signature display against Al Ittihad

The Riyadh opener

Senegalese forward Sadio Mane, star of Al Nassr, opened the scoring against Al Ittihad in the 21st round of the Roshan Saudi Pro League, at Mrsool Park in Riyadh.

He scored the opening goal for 'The World' to give his team the lead in a thrilling clash, while Cristiano Ronaldo was absent from the lineup for the second straight game.

Stats and impact

Roshan Pro League statistics show this strike lifts Mane to nine goal contributions (goals plus assists) this season, underscoring his pivotal role in the attack despite the team's challenges.

The same source notes Mane has been involved in five goals across his last three appearances against Al Ittihad.

According to the source, Mane's head-to-head tally with Al Ittihad rises to 56 Roshan Saudi League goals, with 29 for Al Nassr and 27 for Al Ittihad, while Angelo Gabriel added a dramatic 90+6 minute strike.

Punchline: If the defense blinked, Mane already took the shot and the ball filed the goal as a souvenir.

Punchline 2: The scoresheet is calling for overtime—Mane has the key and the net is his apartment.