Al Nassr secured top spot in Group D of the 2025 AFC Champions League Two with a dominant 5-1 victory over Al Zawraa on December 24, 2025, at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh. Cristiano Ronaldo made his tournament debut, providing a key assist before being substituted at halftime. The result confirmed Al Nassr's perfect group stage record while Al Zawraa advanced on goal difference.
Al Nassr cruised to a 5-1 win against Al Zawraa in their final Group D match of the 2025/26 AFC Champions League Two, extending their unbeaten run to six games in the competition. The Saudi Pro League leaders, already qualified for the knockout stages, showcased their attacking prowess under coach Jorge Jesus, who confirmed pre-match that Cristiano Ronaldo would start after resting in prior fixtures to manage his workload.
The game began with Al Nassr asserting control early. Kingsley Coman opened the scoring in the 13th minute with a clinical finish following a one-two with Angelo Gabriel. Wesley doubled the lead six minutes later, capitalizing on a rebound after his initial cross was cleared. Abdulelah Al-Amri headed in the third from a Joao Felix corner in the 29th minute, and Ronaldo capped the first-half dominance with a sublime chipped assist for Felix's goal in the 44th minute, lobbing the ball over the defense for a delicate chip finish.
Ronaldo was substituted at halftime for Mohammed Maran as Al Nassr led 4-0. Al Zawraa pulled one back in the 50th minute through Ibrahim Gbadamosi's composed finish from a through ball by substitute Qasim Majid. However, Coman restored the four-goal cushion in the 56th minute, completing his brace with an assist from Felix. Multiple substitutions followed, but Al Nassr maintained possession and saw out the victory.
The win gave Al Nassr 18 points from six matches, signaling strong title ambitions. Al Zawraa, despite the loss, advanced to the round of 16 ahead of FC Istiklol on goal difference. Jesus noted the match helped rebuild rhythm after a domestic pause, with Al Nassr now focusing on their Saudi Pro League lead, where they hold 27 points from nine games. Ronaldo's involvement highlighted his ongoing impact, though his early exit preserved energy for upcoming fixtures like the December 27 clash against Al Akhdoud.
