Al Nassr suffered a 3-1 defeat to Al-Qadsiah, jeopardizing their title hopes in the Saudi Pro League. This loss allows Al Hilal to close the gap to just two points with a win against Al Khaleej.
Before this match, Al Nassr had achieved an impressive streak of 16 league wins in a row. Mohammed Abu-Shamat opened the scoring for Al-Qadsiah in the 24th minute.
Musab Al Juwayr added to the lead early in the second half, putting Al-Qadsiah back in front. Julian Quinones sealed the victory with a third goal, solidifying their dominance.
Cristiano Ronaldo, despite his efforts—including a curling strike that hit the crossbar—could not turn the tide for his team. He has scored 25 goals in 27 Pro League games this season, but it wasn’t enough.
Joao Felix also made headlines by scoring his 17th Pro League goal this season. The defeat puts pressure on Al Nassr, who now stand five points clear at the top of the league standings.
If Al Hilal wins their remaining four matches, they will be crowned champions of the league. Observers are increasingly concerned about Al Nassr’s chances of securing major silverware this season.
