Al-Qadsiah secured a surprising 2-1 victory over Al Nassr on April 18, 2025, in the Saudi Pro League. This result dealt a significant blow to Al Nassr’s title aspirations, leaving them eight points behind league leaders Al Ittihad with six matches remaining.
Match Highlights
- Al-Qadsiah’s triumph was marked by a strong collective performance. Notably, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang played a pivotal role, contributing both a goal and an assist.
- Al Nassr managed to equalize through Sadio Mané, who converted a pass from Otávio. However, Al-Qadsiah quickly regained the lead with Aubameyang’s decisive goal.
- Cristiano Ronaldo, despite his efforts, was unable to prevent the defeat. His team struggled offensively, and he often had to drop deeper to influence the game.
Head-to-Head Overview
Historically, Al Nassr has dominated this fixture, winning 15 out of 26 encounters since 2005, while Al-Qadsiah has secured 7 victories, with 4 matches ending in draws. However, recent meetings have been more competitive, with Al-Qadsiah winning 3 of the last 5 matches.
Implications
This defeat not only hampers Al Nassr’s pursuit of the league title but also puts their qualification for the AFC Champions League at risk, as competitors like Al Ahli close the gap.
