Al-Nassr wins convincingly against Al Riyadh, moving up to second place in the Pro League standings.
After defeating Al Riyadh 0-4 at Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium thanks to goals from Amri, Angelo, Felix, and Ronaldo, Al-Nassr rose to second place in the standings, while the home team dropped to 15th.
- 0'The match has started.
Al Riyadh hosts Al-Nassr.
- 18'A. Al Amri put Al-Nassr ahead.
In the 18th minute, following an assist from Angelo, A. Al Amri finished accurately to open the scoring, making it 0-1 forAl-NassrAn early goal gave the visitors a clear advantage at Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium.
- 37'Al-Nassr maintains suffocating pressure.
In the 37th minute, Al-Nassr continued to completely dominate the game with a superior possession rate.34% - 66%Against Al Riyadh, the visiting team constantly threatened the opponent's goal, dominating in terms of shots on goal.1 - 5same corner kick score1 - 6This forced the home team to huddle in defense.
- 45+1'Angelo doubled the lead for Al-Nassr.
Right at the 45+1 minute of added time,AngeloThe goal helped Al-Nassr double their lead to 0-2. This crucial goal allowed the visitors to end the first half on high spirits and take complete control at Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium.
- 45'End of the first half
At the end of the first half, the score was 0-2.
- 46'The second half has begun.
The second half has begun.
- 49'Al-Nassr completely dominated at the beginning of the second half.
Entering the 49th minute,Al-NassrWe continued to dominate the match with 64% possession compared to Al Riyadh's 36%. The visitors maintained their superiority by completely overwhelming us in terms of shots on goal (1-10) and corner kicks (2-8), thereby firmly preserving their 0-2 lead.
- 58'Joao Felix scored, giving Al-Nassr a 0-3 lead.
58th minute,Joao FelixHe shone brightly to extend Al-Nassr's lead to 0-3. The goal further confirmed the visitors' overwhelming dominance at Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium against Al Riyadh.
- 61'Al-Nassr completely dominated the game.
In the 61st minute, Al-Nassr still completely dominated the game with overwhelming possession.36% - 64%The advantage0 - 3This allowed the away team to play at a relaxed pace but still maintain a superior number of attacking opportunities.1 - 10the shot2 - 8The corner kick left Al Riyadh almost unable to mount a counter-attack.
- 62'Al Riyadh revamps its lineup after falling behind by a significant margin.
In the 62nd minute, Al Riyadh made a substitution whenHA Bahri E.was brought on as a substitute.S. HazaziWith Al-Nassr trailing 0-3, the home team was forced to seek a fresh approach to improve their performance.
- 62'Al Riyadh brings M. Fall onto the field to refresh their attack.
In the 62nd minute, Al Riyadh made a personnel change whenM. Fallcame onto the field as a substitute forT. OkouTrailing Al-Nassr 0-3, the home team tried to find a fresh attacking option in the hope of scoring a goal to reduce the deficit.
- 62'C. Ronaldo came on to bolster the attack.
In the 62nd minute, Al-Nassr made a personnel change in their attack whenC. Ronaldowas brought on as a substitute.A. Al HamdanWith a 0-3 lead and complete control of the game, the visiting team continued to increase the pressure on Al Riyadh's goal.
- 73'Al-Nassr completely dominated with a three-goal lead.
Entering the 73rd minute,Al-NassrThe visitors completely dominated the game, maintaining a 0-3 lead and overwhelming possession with a 42% - 58% ratio. They created constant pressure with 4-13 shots and 2-9 corner kicks, while Al Riyadh appeared completely ineffective, failing to register a single shot on target (0-3).
- 75'Al-Nassr substituted S. Mane out.
In the 75th minute, Al-Nassr made a substitution whenA. Yahyawas brought onto the field as a substitute forS. ManeWith a comfortable 0-3 lead, the visiting team's coaching staff could proactively conserve the energy of their key players for the remainder of the match.
- 75'Al-Nassr makes adjustments to its midfield personnel.
75th minute,Al-Nassrmake personnel changes whenA. Al Hassanwas brought onto the field to replaceA. Al Khaibarito improve the physical fitness of the midfield area.
- 75'Al-Nassr makes personnel changes in defense.
In the 75th minute, Al-Nassr made a substitution.N. Al SharariHe was brought onto the field to fill the gap forA. Al AmriWith a comfortable 0-3 lead, the visiting team's coaching staff proactively refreshed their squad in order to maintain their advantage in the remaining minutes.
- 76'Al Riyadh made a personnel change in the 76th minute.
76th minute,Al Riyadhdecision to withdrawF. Al Jayzanitake a break to make room forH. Al AliIn the context of beingAl-NassrTrailing 0-3, the home team desperately needed a fresh start to find opportunities to narrow the gap in the remainder of the match.
- 83'Al Riyadh brings F. Al Sobhi onto the field as a reinforcement.
In the 83rd minute, Al Riyadh made a personnel change, bringing on...F. Al Sobhicame onto the field as a substitute forH. MajrashiThe home team attempted to refresh their lineup as they were trailing Al-Nassr 0-3 in the final minutes of the match.
- 83'Al Riyadh makes last-minute personnel changes.
83rd minute,Al Riyadhexercise the right to replace a person whenH. Al Raqwaniwas brought onto the field to replaceL. AntunesIn order to refresh the playing lineup.
- 83'C. Ronaldo extended Al-Nassr's lead to 0-4.
In the 83rd minute, he received a favorable pass fromA. Yahya,C. RonaldoA precise finish increased Al-Nassr's lead to 0-4. The goal further solidified the visitors' complete dominance at Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium.
- 85'Al-Nassr substituted Joao Felix in the final minutes.
In the 85th minute, Al-Nassr made a substitution whenJoao FelixHe left the field, making way for...S. Al NajeiWith a comfortable 0-4 lead, the away team could comfortably rest their key players for the remainder of the match.
- 86'Al-Nassr completely dominated the end of the match.
By the 86th minute, Al-Nassr completely dominated the game, holding 58% of the possession (compared to Al Riyadh's 42%). The significant difference was evident in the shooting statistics.4 - 13and corner kicks2 - 9Meanwhile, the home team remained unable to find a consolation goal.0 - 3The shot was on target.
- KTFinal score: Al Riyadh 0-4 Al-Nassr
The match ended with a score of 0-4.
Updated at 00:55 on August 22, 2026
23:00 on August 21, 2026 - Saudi Pro League
The clash between Al Riyadh and Al-Nassr at the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium promises to be a one-sided match in favor of the visiting team. While Al-Nassr had a strong start and quickly climbed to the top of the league table, Al Riyadh has experienced a difficult beginning to the season.
Form and position in the league table
Recent results reflect a stark contrast in form between the two clubs. Al-Nassr just won their last match, moving up to second place in the standings with 3 points. Their confidence and cohesive playing style are helping them maintain their momentum.
In stark contrast to their opponents, Al Riyadh suffered a defeat in their opening match and have yet to accumulate any points, currently sitting in 15th place. Having to host a much stronger opponent while still struggling to find their best form presents a significant challenge for the home team.
The history of confrontations heavily favors Al-Nassr.
In terms of head-to-head encounters, Al-Nassr has a clear advantage over their opponent. In the last five meetings between the two teams, Al-Nassr has won four times and drawn once, while Al Riyadh has not won a single match. This superior head-to-head statistic continues to give the away team a significant psychological advantage before kick-off.
Assessing the match situation
Based on current form and league standings, Al-Nassr holds all the advantages to control the game. It's highly likely the visitors will proactively control the tempo and press their opponents from the very first minutes. As for Al Riyadh, their most realistic goal is to focus on strengthening their defense to limit the pressure before considering counter-attacking options.
*This article was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI).