On Saturday, 14 March 2026, Al-Nassr defeated Al-Khaleej 5-0 away in matchday 26 of the Saudi Pro League, despite Cristiano Ronaldo being unavailable due to a hamstring injury.
Abdullah Al-Hamdan opened the scoring in the 30th minute, followed by Ayman Yahya in the 54th minute. João Félix added a brace with goals in the 73rd and 79th minutes, and Ângelo Gabriel sealed the victory in the 90+1st minute.
Softfootball have gathered, Al-Nassr currently sit first in the Saudi Pro League with 67 points, three points ahead of second-placed Al Hilal. The team has demonstrated remarkable consistency, winning every match played without Ronaldo, including those in which he was on strike.
It is important to note that should Ronaldo return and the team struggle in future matches, it would be unfair to blame the other players, who have consistently delivered strong performances in his absence. Analysts highlight that upcoming fixtures in April and May could be decisive in determining the league champion.
