Overview

• Sadio Mané opened the scoring in the 10th minute before Steven Bergwijn leveled for Al-Ittihad, and Mané was then sent off at 25 minutes after VAR review.
• Cristiano Ronaldo reacted angrily to the dismissal, confronting the referee over the decision.
• Playing with 10 men, Al-Nassr went ahead when Ronaldo set up João Félix at 61 minutes for the Portuguese forward’s first goal with the club.
• A potential second for Félix was later disallowed after VAR ruled a prior foul by Ronaldo in the buildup.
• Al-Nassr advances to the Saudi Super Cup final on Aug. 23 and awaits the winner of Al Qadsiah vs. Al Ahli.