Cristiano Ronaldo and Joao Felix were instrumental in Al-Nassr's 3-1 victory over Neom, extending their lead in the Saudi Pro League by three points. Angelo's goal shifted momentum towards Al-Nassr, and Luciano
Rodriguez's red card for violent conduct gave them an advantage. Nine minutes later, Ronaldo scored a penalty after Khalifah Al Dawsari fouled Joao Felix. Ahmed Abdu scored for Neom in the 84th minute, but Joao Felix secured the win with a long-range shot.
Al-Nassr remains unbeaten at the top of the table, maintaining their perfect start to the season. Meanwhile, Al-Ahli also kept their unbeaten streak alive with a narrow 1-0 victory over Al-Ittihad. Riyadh Mahrez scored the decisive goal in the 55th minute, securing bragging rights in this derby match. Elsewhere, Al-Shabab and Al-Ettifaq played to a 1-1 draw on Saturday. Georginio Wijnaldum equalised with an 86th-minute penalty after Abdulaziz Al Othman had given Al-Ettifaq an early lead.
Ronaldo continues his remarkable form this season, edging closer to a milestone of 1,000 career goals. With 953 goals now under his belt, he has been prolific in recent matches. Scoring in each of his last six league games, Ronaldo has netted nine goals so far this season—a league high. In this match alone, he took eight shots, five of which were on target.
Ronaldo from the spot, power and perfection pic.twitter.com/Mz4oSnX325AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) November 8, 2025
Statistical Highlights
In terms of expected goals (xG), Ronaldo contributed significantly to Al-Nassr's total of 2.63 xG with his individual contribution of 1.32 xG. This was more than Neom's entire team xG of 0.51. His performance underscores his importance to the team's attacking prowess and highlights his ability to consistently find scoring opportunities.
The match against Neom showcased not only Ronaldo's scoring ability but also his influence on the game overall. His consistent performances have been crucial for Al-Nassr as they aim to maintain their position at the top of the league standings.
