By Admin • Sat Aug 30 2025
Buraidah, August 29, 2025 — Al-Nassr opened their 2025–26 Saudi Pro League campaign in style with a commanding 5–0 victory over Al-Taawoun at the King Abdullah Sport City Stadium.
New signing João Félix made an instant impression, scoring a hat-trick in his league debut. The Portuguese attacker netted goals in the 7th, 67th, and 87th minutes, showcasing sharp movement and composure in front of goal. His early opener set the tone, and his late clincher solidified one of the most emphatic wins of the weekend.
Adding to the fireworks, Cristiano Ronaldo converted a penalty in the 54th minute to double the lead. Less than a minute later, fellow new signing Kingsley Coman struck to make it 3–0, leaving Al-Taawoun stunned and struggling to regroup.
The win catapults Al-Nassr to the top of the early-season table, with a healthy +5 goal difference and full points from their opening fixture.
For Al-Taawoun, the result signals a difficult start to the campaign. Despite their aspirations, they were unable to contain the firepower of an Al-Nassr side packed with elite talent and brimming with confidence.
The victory also underscores Al-Nassr’s ambition under new management and with fresh recruits — a strong statement of intent as they set their sights on both domestic dominance and continental success.
Looking ahead, Al-Nassr will aim to maintain their momentum and establish themselves as early title favorites, while Al-Taawoun will be desperate to bounce back quickly and steady their campaign in the demanding Saudi Pro League season.