Al-Nassr claimed a narrow 1-0 victory over Al-Ettifaq in the Saudi Pro League, thanks to Kingsley Coman's first-half goal. The win bolsters Al-Nassr's title challenge as Cristiano Ronaldo featured prominently without scoring. Al-Ettifaq finished with 10 men after Jack Hendry's late red card.
Al-Nassr took the lead just after the half-hour mark when Kingsley Coman finished from close range in a tightly contested match. Cristiano Ronaldo tested Al-Ettifaq goalkeeper Marek Rodak from distance early on and later struck the post after a pass from Sadio Mané. Joao Félix contributed significantly, linking play and shooting from range, while Al-Ettifaq's Moussa Dembélé and Georginio Wijnaldum created chances but lacked precision. Ronaldo remained active in the second half, seeing shots blocked, as Al-Nassr sought a second goal through combinations involving Félix and Mané. Al-Ettifaq grew stronger post-restart, with Dembélé forcing a save from Al-Nassr's Bento and Wijnaldum's header also denied. Ayman Yahya shot from distance for Al-Nassr, and Abdulelah Al-Amri headed wide late for the visitors. Substitutions disrupted play in the closing stages, and Ronaldo was substituted as Al-Nassr protected their lead. Tensions peaked in stoppage time when Al-Ettifaq's Jack Hendry received a straight red card for violent conduct, ending their hopes of an equalizer. Al-Nassr held firm amid nervy moments from set pieces. The result strengthens Al-Nassr's position in the Saudi Pro League title race.
