Overview
- Al Nassr beat Al Ahli 2-0 on Wednesday in Riyadh, with Cristiano Ronaldo’s 76th‑minute header opening the scoring before Kingsley Coman added a late second.
- The result pushes Al Nassr eight points clear of Al Hilal, who have a game in hand, in what outlets framed as a key swing near the end of the season.
- Before the breakthrough, Al Nassr controlled possession and forced saves, including Edouard Mendy’s stop on an early Ronaldo header, in a tight, low‑chance match.
- The win extends Al Nassr’s 19‑match streak across competitions and answers January’s 3-2 defeat in the reverse league meeting.
- Pre‑match coverage focused on Iñigo Martínez’s fitness after reported muscle discomfort, highlighting the selection calls facing coach Jorge Jesus for a top‑three clash.