Al-Nassr secured a solid victory against Al-Wehda, winning 2-0 during their match on February 25, 2025, at the King Abdulaziz City Stadium. This win marked a much-needed resurgence for Al-Nassr, which had been struggling with two consecutive losses prior to this match. The victory allowed Al-Nassr to reclaim the third spot on the Saudi League table with 47 points, just four points behind the second-placed Al Hilal, who also triumphed over Al Kholood 5-1 on the same day.
Cristiano Ronaldo, the star forward for Al-Nassr, was pivotal during the match, netting the opening goal with a well-placed header just three minutes after the start of the second half. This goal propelled him to the top of the league's scoring chart with 17 goals for the season, marking yet another milestone in his illustrious career. Ronaldo has now reached 925 career goals, with only 75 remaining to hit the remarkable 1000-goal mark.
The match had faced initial delays due to the late arrival of Al-Nassr's team bus; it was originally scheduled to kick off at 1 PM local time but was pushed back to 2 PM. Undeterred by the hiccup, Al-Nassr's players quickly found their rhythm, pushing forward throughout the match.
Along with Ronaldo, Sadio Mané also contributed to Al-Nassr's scoreline, successfully converting a penalty kick after 55 minutes. The penalty was awarded following handball from Al-Wehda's defense after they attempted to block a free kick, allowing Mané to confidently slot home the team's second goal.
Al-Wehda, on the other hand, faced continuing struggles this season, remaining anchored to the bottom of the league table with only 13 points. This latest loss extended their winless streak to eight matches, leaving fans and players disheartened. Previously, Al-Wehda had lost to Al-Kholood, 1-0, and with their current form, hopes for avoiding relegation are dwindling.
Looking forward, Al-Nassr's next challenge will come against Al Oruba on February 28, where they will aim to continue their climb toward the top of the league. Conversely, Al-Wehda will seek to regain form against Al-Fayah on March 1.
The standing of the teams after the latest match indicates not only the immediate outcomes but also the broader competition within the Saudi League. With the title race heating up, each match will be pivotal as teams make their final pushes toward the latter half of the season.