Ronaldo & Mané Fire Al-Nassr to Victory Over Al-Ittihad
Al-Nassr continued their perfect start to the Saudi Pro League season with a commanding 2-0 win over rivals Al-Ittihad on Friday night. Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mané were once again the difference makers, combining for both goals in a dominant display at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah.
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⚽ Match Summary
9′ — Goal! Sadio Mané opened the scoring with a brilliant strike to put Al-Nassr ahead early.
35′ — Ronaldo Strikes! The Portuguese superstar doubled the lead with a well-timed header from Mané’s cross, netting his 4th league goal of the season.
Despite Al-Ittihad’s efforts, especially with Karim Benzema returning to the lineup, the home side couldn’t break down Al-Nassr’s resilient defense.
Goalkeeper Bento made crucial saves to secure the clean sheet.
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📊 Key Facts
✅ Final Score: Al-Ittihad 0 – 2 Al-Nassr
⚽ Goals: Mané (9′), Ronaldo (35′)
🏆 Standings: Al-Nassr remain top of the Saudi Pro League with 12 points from 4 matches.
⭐ Man of the Match: Cristiano Ronaldo — goal scorer and leader in attack.
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🔥 What This Means
This victory not only extends Al-Nassr’s perfect run but also sends a strong message to the rest of the league. Ronaldo is proving unstoppable, scoring in every match so far this season, while Mané’s form continues to complement him perfectly.
With this result, Al-Nassr move three points clear at the top of the table, firmly establishing themselves as the team to beat.
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📌 Next Up: Al-Nassr will look to carry their momentum into their next Saudi Pro League fixture as the season heats up.
