Video: Jorge Jesus's Outburst and Ronaldo's Pep Talks Tilt the Saudi Clasico
2 January 2026
First-half comeback
Al Nassr fought back from two goals down to level at 2-2 with hosts Al Ahli at the Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium in Jeddah, during the 13th round of the Roshen Saudi Pro League 2025-2026.
The visitors turned the game around in the first half as Abdullah Al-Amri scored twice to cancel the deficit, while Jorge Jesus appeared visibly furious after Iván Tony's opener for Al Ahli. Ronaldo, watching from the bench, signaled to Joao Felix, Kingsley Coman, and Inigo Martinez with advice, insisting it was still early and that the comeback could be completed.
Minutes later, Al Ahli did score their second through Iván Tony, prompting Ronaldo to address the trio with more tips, underscoring that the time remained favorable for a late equalizer.
Al Nassr then turned the tables, scoring two goals before the end of the first half, both by Abdullah Al-Amri.
The capital club led the Roshen Saudi Pro League with 31 points, while Al Ahli sat fourth with 22 points.
Standings and takeaways
With this result, Al Nassr solidifies its position at the top of the table, while Al Ahli continue to push for a higher finish as the season progresses.
Final thought: the clash delivered drama, tactical nudges, and a reminder that in football, pace and mindset can flip a script faster than a referee can whistle.
Punchline 1: If Jorge Jesus had a sniper, his aim would be perfectly on target—just not at the opposing defense in the first half. Punchline 2: Ronaldo’s pep talks are so precise, even the net seems to listen and relocate the ball on cue.
