Overview
- Al Ettifaq held the leaders 2-2 in Dammam, snapping Al Nassr’s record opening run of 10 straight Saudi Pro League wins.
- Georginio Wijnaldum struck in both halves, including an 80th‑minute equalizer, after João Félix had leveled for the visitors.
- Cristiano Ronaldo was credited with Al Nassr’s second when Félix’s shot deflected off his back and crossed the line.
- A fifth‑minute straight red to Al Nassr left back Saad Fahad was downgraded to yellow following a VAR review.
- Al Nassr have 31 points from 11 matches, three ahead of Al Taawoun, as Ronaldo voiced confidence for 2026 and the team targets a January 2 return to league play.