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Al Nassr Draws 2-2 With Al-Ettifaq as Ronaldo Scores Back-Deflected Goal

The result ends their perfect start, keeping them first on 31 points after 11 matches.

Overview

  • Georginio Wijnaldum struck for the hosts in the first half and equalized near the end to seal the draw.
  • João Félix leveled early in the second half for Al Nassr and supplied the pass that led to the temporary 2-1 lead.
  • Cristiano Ronaldo put Al Nassr ahead when Félix’s effort deflected off his back and beat goalkeeper Marek Rodák.
  • Ronaldo’s career tally reached 957 official goals as he continues his pursuit of the 1,000-goal mark.
  • The 12th-round match was played at Prince Mohamed Bin Fahd, and both teams resume in early 2026 with Al Nassr visiting Al-Ahli and Al-Ettifaq hosting Al-Okhdood.