October 26, (THEWILL) — Al Nassr maintained their flawless start to the Saudi Pro League campaign with a comfortable 2-0 win against Al Hazem at King Abdullah Sport City Stadium in Buraidah on Saturday. The result leaves the visitors top of the table with 18 points from six matches, establishing a three-point advantage over Al-Taawoun.
João Félix broke the deadlock in the 25th minute, finishing clinically after receiving a well-weighted pass from Ayman Yahya. Al Nassr controlled 62 per cent of possession during the opening period and registered five attempts on target, though Al Hazem goalkeeper Jacob Rinne produced two important stops to prevent further damage before the interval.
Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed the points with a low finish in the 88th minute, meeting Wesley Teixeira’s delivery to record his sixth league goal of the season. Jorge Jesus introduced Sadio Mané during the second period to refresh his attacking options, and Al Nassr maintained their composure despite a brief spell of pressure from the hosts.
Félix now leads the league’s scoring charts with nine goals, whilst Al Nassr have netted 21 times across all competitions without suffering defeat. Al Hazem, managed by Jalel Kadri, adopted a cautious system but struggled to generate meaningful chances and remain 14th in the standings with only one win from their opening six fixtures.
The hosts’ defensive organisation prevented a heavier margin of defeat, yet they have now conceded seven goals this term and continue to search for attacking solutions. Al Nassr’s perfect record strengthens their credentials as title contenders in the 2025/2026 season.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
