Overview
- Mohamed Simakan headed a 95th-minute winner from a Joao Felix set-piece to secure Al Nassr’s 1-0 victory over Neom in their first match without Ronaldo.
- Coach Jorge Jesus said Ronaldo has a hamstring injury and has been sent to Spain for treatment, with a few weeks on the sidelines expected.
- The result moves Al Nassr two points ahead of Al Ahli and three clear of Al Hilal with nine league games remaining.
- Karim Benzema returned from injury and scored twice in Al Hilal’s 4-0 win over Al Najmah at Kingdom Arena.
- Al Ahli had earlier gone top after beating Al Ittihad 3-1 in the Sea Derby through goals from Ivan Toney, Riyad Mahrez and Feras Al Buraikan.