When Mahrez Breaks the Derby: A Historic Strike in Jeddah
6 March 2026
Mahrez's Moment in the Jeddah Derby
The Algerian star Riyad Mahrez, winger for Al Ahli, revived memories of Omar Suma by scoring a historic goal against Al Ittihad in the Jeddah derby, underscoring his growing impact in big matches.
He found the net in the 59th minute of the second half with a superb left-footed strike that eluded the Serbian goalkeeper Predrag Rajković.
Opta’s statistics crowned Mahrez as the first Al Ahli player to score in both halves of a Roshen match since Omar Suma did so in 2019-2020.
Earlier in the tournament, Mahrez had opened the scoring in the first meeting of the sides, and he completed the double with another moment of magic.
Season Spotlight and Reactions
This season he has seven goals and 13 assists in 32 appearances across all competitions.
Fans praised his pace, deft touch, and calm finish, while rivals admitted the derby vibe is back and the title race in this city just got spicier.
According to Opta statistics, the goal marked a landmark in Mahrez’s campaign and underscored his growing influence in big-match moments.
Punchline 1: That strike was so precise the net filed a complaint with the referee for excessive beauty.
Punchline 2: If goals had résumés, Mahrez just earned a Michelin star for left‑foot finishing in a derby flash.
