Overview
- Karim Benzema struck first, Angelo equalised from a Cristiano Ronaldo assist, and Houssem Aouar scored the decisive goal in first‑half stoppage time.
- Ahmed Al Julaydan received a straight red card early in the second half, yet 10-man Al Ittihad held firm under sustained pressure.
- Ronaldo missed late chances, including a stoppage‑time free‑kick that hit the wall after a visible pep talk, then posted: “We stand tall, learn, and move forward together.”
- Head coach Jorge Jesus defended Ronaldo and attributed the loss to tiredness and a congested schedule; Marcelo Brozović was reportedly rested due to a minor adductor issue.
- The exit ends Al Nassr’s 10‑match winning run, though they remain top of the Saudi Pro League and continue in AFC Champions League Two.