Al-Nassr secured their position at the top of the Saudi League standings following a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Al-Fateh on Saturday evening at the Al-Awwal Park stadium in Riyadh. The win, achieved in the 10th round of the league, extends Al-Nassr’s lead to four points over their closest rivals, Al-Hilal, who currently occupy the second spot with 22 points. Cristiano Ronaldo scored the opening goal for Al-Nassr in the 18th minute, while Firas Al-Buraikan equalised for Al-Fateh just before half-time. The decisive goal came from Abdullah Al-Hamdan in the 63rd minute, sealing the victory for Al-Nassr. The result consolidates Al-Nassr’s dominance in the league, with the team now boasting 26 points from 10 matches, maintaining their unbeaten streak in the current campaign.
Al-Nassr Secure Top Spot in Saudi League Standings
Al-Nassr have secured the top spot in the Saudi Pro League standings after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Al-Fateh in Round 10. The win extends their lead at the summit to three points, with 24 from 10 matches.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored both goals for Al-Nassr, his 14th and 15th of the season. The Portuguese superstar has now scored in nine consecutive league matches, a remarkable run of form that has propelled his team to the top.
Al-Ittihad, who were previously level on points with Al-Nassr, could only manage a 1-1 draw against Al-Shabab. Their failure to capitalise on Al-Nassr’s fixture against Al-Fateh allowed the latter to open up a gap at the top of the table.
Al-Hilal, meanwhile, maintained their pursuit of the top two with a comfortable 3-0 win over Al-Raed. The victory keeps them in third place, six points behind Al-Nassr, with a game in hand.
The next round of fixtures promises to be crucial, with Al-Nassr travelling to Al-Ittihad in what is shaping up to be a potential title decider. The match is scheduled for 15 February, with kick-off at 20:30 local time.
Al-Nassr’s manager, Rudi Garcia, praised his team’s resilience after the victory. “It was a tough game, but we showed great character to come out on top,” he said. “We know there is still a long way to go, but we are focused on taking one game at a time.”
Victory in Round 10 Consolidates Al-Nassr's League Lead
Al-Nassr has cemented their position at the top of the Saudi Pro League after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Al-Shabab in Round 10. The win extends their lead to four points over second-placed Al-Hilal, who were held to a 1-1 draw by Al-Faisaly. This is Al-Nassr’s seventh win in ten matches, with two draws and just one defeat.
The victory was sealed by a late goal from Cristiano Ronaldo, his eighth of the season. The Portuguese superstar had earlier missed a penalty, but made amends with a crucial strike in the 82nd minute. Al-Shabab’s consolation goal came too late to change the outcome, with Abdullah Al-Hamdan scoring in stoppage time.
Al-Nassr manager Rudi Garcia praised his team’s resilience. “We showed great character today,” he said post-match. “We didn’t give up after the penalty miss and kept pushing until the end.” The Spanish coach also highlighted the importance of maintaining their lead in the table.
Meanwhile, Al-Hilal’s draw means they remain in second place, but their lead over third-placed Al-Ittihad has narrowed to just two points. Al-Ittihad secured a comfortable 3-0 win over Al-Taawoun, with goals from Abderrazak Hamdallah, Mohammed Al-Khabrani, and Ahmed Hegazi. The top three teams now have 22, 18, and 16 points respectively.
Saudi League Standings: Al-Nassr Extend Lead After Crucial Win
Al-Nassr solidified their position at the top of the Saudi League standings following a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Al-Shabab in Round 10. The win extends their lead to four points over second-placed Al-Hilal, who drew 1-1 with Al-Ittihad. Al-Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo scored the decisive goal, his 12th of the season, securing three crucial points.
Al-Hilal’s draw means they remain in second place, but their lead over third-placed Al-Ittihad has narrowed to just one point. Al-Ittihad’s draw with Al-Hilal was their second consecutive stalemate, leaving them with 18 points. Al-Shabab, meanwhile, remain in fourth place but are now seven points behind Al-Nassr.
At the bottom of the table, Al-Taawoun secured a vital 1-0 win over Al-Faisaly, moving them out of the relegation zone. Al-Faisaly remain bottom of the table, four points adrift of safety. The defeat leaves Al-Faisaly with just six points from 10 games, raising concerns about their survival prospects.
The victory for Al-Nassr was their seventh win in 10 games, demonstrating their consistency at the top of the table. Al-Nassr coach Rudi Garcia praised his team’s resilience, stating, “We fought hard for this victory. It was an important three points for us.” The result keeps Al-Nassr on track for a potential league title challenge.
Al-Nassr Dominate Saudi League Standings Post-Round 10 Triumph
Al-Nassr secured their position at the top of the Saudi Pro League standings following a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Al-Faisaly in Round 10. The win extends their lead to three points over their closest rivals, Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad, who both have 19 points.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored the opening goal for Al-Nassr, his 12th of the season, before Abdulmajeed Al-Yami doubled the lead in the second half. Al-Faisaly pulled one back through Turki Al-Ammar, but it was not enough to deny Al-Nassr all three points.
Al-Nassr’s manager, Rudi Garcia, praised his team’s resilience and determination. “We knew it would be a tough game, but the players showed great character to get the win,” he said after the match.
Meanwhile, Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad both secured comfortable victories in their respective matches. Al-Hilal defeated Al-Taawoun 3-0, while Al-Ittihad beat Al-Raed 2-0.
The top three teams in the Saudi Pro League now have a significant gap over the chasing pack, with fourth-placed Al-Shabab 10 points adrift. The league’s top scorers are Ronaldo and Al-Ittihad’s Abderrazak Hamdallah, who both have 12 goals to their name.
The next round of matches will see Al-Nassr travel to Al-Shabab, while Al-Hilal host Al-Ittihad in a crucial clash. The league’s title race is heating up, with Al-Nassr looking to maintain their momentum and extend their lead at the top.
Round 10 Win Propels Al-Nassr to Top of Saudi League Standings
Al-Nassr secured a crucial 2-0 victory over Al-Fateh in Round 10 of the Saudi Pro League, propelling them to the top of the standings. The win marks Al-Nassr’s seventh consecutive victory, demonstrating their strong form this season.
The goals came from Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mané, both scoring in the first half. Ronaldo opened the scoring in the 18th minute, followed by Mané’s strike in the 35th minute. The defence held firm to secure the clean sheet.
Al-Nassr now leads the league with 24 points, one point ahead of Al-Hilal, who drew 1-1 with Al-Ittihad. The top spot is a significant achievement for the club, reflecting their consistent performances.
Al-Fateh remains in the lower half of the table with 10 points, having struggled to find consistency this season. Their defeat highlights the gap between the top and bottom teams in the league.
The victory also extends Al-Nassr’s unbeaten run to eight matches in all competitions. This form bodes well for their prospects in both the league and the AFC Champions League.
Al-Nassr’s manager, Rudi Garcia, praised his team’s resilience and teamwork. “The players showed great determination and worked well together,” he said post-match. The coach’s tactics and the players’ execution have been key to their success.
The league’s top spot is a testament to Al-Nassr’s strong squad and strategic management. Their next challenge will be maintaining this form as the season progresses.
Al-Nassr’s victory in Round 10 has solidified their position at the top of the Saudi League standings. With 24 points from 10 matches, they lead Al-Hilal by a single point, setting the stage for an intense battle for the league title. As the season progresses, the competition is expected to intensify, with both teams aiming to secure crucial points in their upcoming fixtures. The race for the championship remains wide open, promising thrilling encounters for fans in the coming weeks.
