One Thing That Could Stop Al-Nassr From Clinching the Saudi Pro League
28 December 2025
Overview
Abdullah Aatif, the celebrated former Saudi footballer, says one factor could deny Al-Nassr the Saudi Pro League title this season, even as they shine on the pitch.
Al-Nassr hammered Al-Akhdood 3-0 on Saturday in the 11th round, leaping to the top of the Saudi Pro League with 30 points after a perfect start to the campaign.
Ronaldo and Felix at the summit
Aatif told the Al-Marma program on Al-Arabiya: “Al-Nassr didn’t hit the required rhythm in the first 15 minutes; Al-Akhdood posed some danger, but after that they controlled the game from start to finish.”
He added: “Cristiano Ronaldo and Joao Felix share the league’s top-scorer status, which is a sign of why Al-Nassr leads the standings—when the main striker and the man behind him are the league’s leading scorers, you’re playing an outright attacking style.”
He continued: “There are forwards who simply score; Ronaldo stands out for many qualities. He doesn’t wait for a pass to score, he moves to the wings and deeper positions, maintains possession, and acts as a strong platform for the team.”
Title hopes and potential pitfalls
He concluded: “In my view, Al-Nassr will likely be Saudi champions in a big way, provided some players with limited substitutes don’t pick up injuries mid-season; that would be a heavy blow for Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus.”
Punchline (humor): And if injuries stay away, the only drama left is whether Ronaldo signs autographs at the trophy presentation or secretly files a petition to keep the celebrations going. Punchline 2: If the league ever needs a backup plan, they’ll just install Ronaldo and Felix as co-managers—they already run the show on the pitch.”
