Al Nassr came from behind to defeat Al-Okhdood 3-1, in their first league game of 2025.
Sadio Mane scored twice, with Cristiano Ronaldo netting a penalty, as the Hosts sealed a much-needed victory, after conceding early.
at Al-Awwal Park.
After defeat to league leaders Al-Ittihad in their last Saudi Pro League encounter, Al-Nassr responded with a dominant display to move up to third in the standings.
Al-Okhdood took a surprising early lead in the sixth minute, as Saviour Godwin sent home Christian Bassogog’s cross.
However, the hosts restored parity in the 29th minute, after Mane rebounded Sultan Al Ghannam saved header into the back post.
Three minutes from regular time in the first half, Al-Nassr took the lead, courtesy of Ronaldo’s spot kick. Damion Lowe fouled Mane in the box, and the Portuguese captain steppwd up to convert the penalty.
Al-Nassr continued to dominate after the interval but had to wait till the closing minutes before sealing the victory.
They got the third and final goal in the 88th minutes, with Mane heading home a pinpoint delivery from Al Ghannam.
The Senegalese made it his his fifth league goal of the season, while Ronaldo continues his quest for 1000 goals milestone.
The former Manchester United and Real Madrid legend now has a total of 927 career goals.
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