Overview
- A 51st‑minute error by goalkeeper Nawaf Al Aqidi gifted Julián Quiñones the opener before Nahitan Nández struck from a rebound after Mateo Retegui’s shot was saved.
- Cristiano Ronaldo converted a late penalty for his 14th league goal of the season, but Al-Nassr could not find an equalizer.
- The defeat leaves Al-Nassr four points behind leaders Al-Hilal following Al-Hilal’s 3-0 win over Al-Hazm and extends Al-Nassr’s league skid to three matches without a win.
- Al-Qadsiah’s performance under recently appointed manager Brendan Rodgers highlighted Al-Nassr’s pressing and defensive issues and lifted the visitors into the top four.
- Ronaldo responded on social media with the message, “This fight isn’t over,” as Al-Nassr turn to a Riyadh derby against Al-Hilal that could widen the gap to seven points with a loss.