Al Nassr halted a concerning three-match losing streak with a vital 3-2 victory over Riyadh rivals Al Shabab. The win, though hard-fought after surrendering a two-goal lead, temporarily reduced the gap to league leaders Al Hilal to four points. The result demonstrated a necessary resolve from Jorge Jesus's side to remain in the championship conversation after a recent slump.
Al Nassr halted a concerning three-match losing streak with a vital 3-2 victory over Riyadh rivals Al Shabab. The win, though hard-fought after surrendering a two-goal lead, temporarily reduced the gap to league leaders Al Hilal to four points. The result demonstrated a necessary resolve from Jorge Jesus's side to remain in the championship conversation after a recent slump.
The match began perfectly for Al Nassr, who raced to a 2-0 lead within eight minutes. Al Shabab's fightback to level the score tested their nerve, but a late winner secured a crucial three points, providing a morale boost and keeping pressure on the teams above them.
Al Hilal responded to their rival's win by overcoming a 1-0 halftime deficit to beat NEOM Sports Club 2-1 on the road. This comeback exemplified a trait central to their title credentials: an unmatched ability to win points from losing positions, having now secured 16 such points this season. The victory extended their winning streak to 12 matches, solidifying their position at the summit.
Meanwhile, Al Khaleej continue to be one of the league's most exciting teams. Their 4-1 triumph over Al Okhdood marked the sixth time this campaign they have scored four goals in a match. Key attackers Joshua King and Konstantinos Fortounis are driving their prolific form, with the team sitting just outside the top six with one of the league's highest goal totals.
Since the arrival of manager Brendan Rodgers, Al Qadsiah has become a formidable force, currently boasting the league's best form. A 5-0 thrashing of Al Hazem was their fifth win in six matches under Rodgers, during which they have scored 20 goals. Their attacking efficiency, outperforming expected goals metrics, has propelled them to fifth place, just one point off second.
In stark contrast, defending champions Al Ittihad suffered another damaging 1-0 defeat, this time at home to Al Ettifaq. The result leaves them 14 points off the lead and six points behind Al Qadsiah, whom they face next. Their title defense has collapsed, and they are now in a fierce battle simply to secure a top-three finish and AFC Champions League Elite qualification.
