Al Nassr defeated Al Khaleej 5-0, marking their 12th consecutive victory in the Saudi league. João Félix started in a team missing Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mané, but boosted by a winter signing. Abdullah Al-Hamdan scored the second goal in the last three games, opening the scoring in the 30th minute. Al Khaleej, which featured Pedro Rebocho for the entire match, sought the equalizer but was thwarted by Bento. The Brazilian goalkeeper was crucial in the 48th minute, making a great save against a header from Masouras that looked destined for goal. Bento, who had already shone at the start of the match, helped Jorge Jesus's side secure a comfortable away victory. Ayman accepted the challenge posed by the Brazilian goalkeeper and calmed Al Nassr with a well-placed shot in the 54th minute. The pace of the match slowed down until João Félix scored his first goal of 2026. The Portuguese international deflected a header from Hamdan into the net of the Saudi league leaders in the 74th minute. João Félix scored again after 15 matches, much to the delight of his teammates. The Portuguese international, who hadn't scored since the visit to Al Ettifaq on December 30, 2025, found his scoring touch again in the 79th minute. Félix controlled the ball with his right foot and struck powerfully with his left for his second goal of the match and his 21st for Al Nassr. Ângelo assisted for the Portuguese international's brace in the 79th minute, and in the 90+1 minute, the roles reversed. The Portuguese forward provided an assist, and the Brazilian winger sealed the deal with a curling shot. Al Nassr continues to be unstoppable and took advantage of Al Ahli's defeat at Al Qadisiyah (2-3) to strengthen their lead. Al Hilal also capitalized on Al Ahli's loss, winning against José Gomes's Al Fateh 1-0. Rúben Neves started in a match decided by Milinkovic-Savic in the 48th minute. Al Hilal climbed to second place with 64 points, three behind leaders Al Nassr.
Al Nassr Al Khaleej remains central to this story.
Al Nassr Al Khaleej remains central to this story.
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