Neom vs Al Nassr: Ronaldo and Joao Felix continue scoring form to lead Faris Najd past newly-promoted side led by Lacazette

The Portuguese duo of Cristiano Ronaldo and Joao Felix propel Al Nassr to another victory. Cristiano Ronaldo and Joao Felix improved their already impressive goal tally for the season, helping Al Nassr to a 3-1 win against Neom. The Portuguese duo have been responsible for 19 of Faris Najd's 26 goals in the Saudi Pro League season (10 for Felix, 9 for Ronaldo). Cristiano's 64th-minute penalty and Felix's 86th-minute goal ensured Ahmed Abdu's late strike for Neom dealt negligible damage. Key match details Al Nassr struggled to break down Neom in the first half. However, Jorge Jesus’s half-time team talks seemed to have worked wonders, as they struck early after the break in the 47th minute when Angelo Gabriel beat Luis Maximiano. NEOM’s ability to respond was severely impacted when Luciano Rodriguez was shown a straight red review of an incident of violent conduct. Only five minutes later, Al Nassr doubled their advantage when their talisman Cristiano Ronaldo converted a 65th-minute penalty, awarded after a foul on João Félix inside the box. From then on, Al Nassr kept the pressure high, dominating possession and restricting NEOM’s opportunities. However, NEOM had chances of their own and threatened a comeback when Abdu scored in the 84th minute. However, in the 86th minute, João Félix sealed the win with a smart finish after a quick interchange on the edge of the box, leaving NEOM without any meaningful reply. The result keeps Al Nassr’s perfect start intact and strengthens their grip at the summit of the table. For NEOM, the defeat spotlights their defensive frailities.