The Headline: In a night of pure emotion at Alawwal Park, Al-Nassr have been crowned 2025/26 Saudi Pro League Champions following a decisive 4–1 victory over Damac FC on the final matchday of the season.
The Match Summary
The stakes could not have been higher, and Al-Nassr delivered under pressure to secure the trophy. While Damac initially showed promise with an aggressive, counter-attacking approach, the hosts eventually asserted their dominance.
34': Sadio Mané broke the deadlock with a brilliant header from a corner, shifting the momentum firmly in Al-Nassr’s favor.
51': Kingsley Coman doubled the lead early in the second half, putting the Riyadh side in control.
57': Damac pulled one back through a Morlaye Sylla penalty, but it proved to be only a consolation.
62' & 80': Cristiano Ronaldo stepped up to deliver a stunning brace, officially putting the game out of reach and sealing the league title.
Key Takeaways
Historic Triumph: This victory ends Cristiano Ronaldo’s six-year wait for a league title. An emotional scene followed the final whistle, with the Portuguese icon visibly moved by the achievement.
The "Creative Hub": While Ronaldo provided the goals, João Félix was the catalyst for much of Al-Nassr's play, orchestrating the attack and creating crucial space
against a compact Damac defense.
Defensive Solidity: Despite the pressure, the defensive line, anchored by Iñigo MartÃnez, kept Damac largely at bay, allowing the midfield to dictate the tempo.
Final Standings Context
With this result, Al-Nassr finished their campaign on 86 points, narrowly edging out Al-Hilal to secure the top spot in the Saudi Pro League.