Al Nassr Suffers First Loss of Season to Al Ittihad

Sep 6, 2026

60 min

Sep 6, 2026 00:30

Al Ittihad vs Al Nassr: Ronaldo tries bicycle kick, peeks at Danilo’s note in first loss of the season

## Al Nassr's Winning Streak Ends

Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr experienced their first defeat of the Saudi Pro League season, losing 2-1 to Al Ittihad in Jeddah. The match saw Al Nassr's perfect start come to an end after four consecutive victories.

## Early Setback

Al Nassr found themselves trailing early when George Ilenikhena scored for Al Ittihad just four minutes into the game. The Nigerian forward struck again in the 22nd minute, putting Al Nassr in a difficult position.

## Ronaldo's Efforts

Despite the early setbacks, Ronaldo was active in the game, contributing to a goal by Angelo Gabriel before halftime. However, his attempts to score, including an ambitious bicycle kick, were unsuccessful.

## Tactical Intrigue

A humorous moment occurred when Ronaldo tried to sneak a look at tactical instructions sent to Al Ittihad's Danilo Pereira by his manager. This light-hearted incident provided a brief distraction during a challenging match for Ronaldo.

## League Standings

Following the defeat, Al Nassr remains on 12 points from five matches. Meanwhile, Al Hilal leads the league with 15 points, and Al Ittihad stays unbeaten with 11 points. This loss marks the first significant challenge for Al Nassr under manager Ange Postecoglou.

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