Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Ain test as Al Qadsiah gatecrash Saudi Pro League title race
The final round of the Saudi Pro League before the first international break of 2026/27 takes place over the weekend. The league table is already taking shape, with some familiar names at the top. There are a few unfamiliar ones, too. Nassr set for Al Ain showdown Al Nassr got back to winning ways on Wednesday with a 2-1 victory over bottom club Abha. Ange Postecoglou's side suffered a setback in…
The final weekend of the Saudi Pro League has seen a mix of familiar and unfamiliar names at the top of the table. Al Nassr bounced back from a previous 2-1 defeat to Al Ittihad with a 2-1 win over Abha, bringing them on par with league leaders Hilal. Neom's resounding 2-0 victory over Hilal has propelled them to fourth place, erasing their first league loss in 47 matches.
Cristiano Ronaldo, playing for Al Nassr, scored his 979th goal of his career in the match, moving him closer to the 1,000-goal mark. Meanwhile, Qadsiah has made a surprising impact in the league, securing their fifth win in six games and matching the top teams in points. The club's success can be attributed to the arrival of Brendan Rodgers as manager and the addition of key players like Julian Quinones, Musab Al Juwayr, Tijjani Reijnders, and Mateo Retegui.
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