In a key Saudi Pro League clash, Al Nassr hosted Al Taawoun. From the flow of the match, the gap in quality between the two sides was clear.
Al Nassr controlled the game for almost the entire match, enjoying close to 60% possession and registering 20 shots, while the visitors, Al Taawoun, managed only 3 attempts, spending most of the match on the defensive.
Own Goal Seals Three Consecutive Wins
Despite their dominance in possession and chances created, Al Nassr were unable to score from open play and ultimately had to rely on an own goal to secure the victory. Sadio Mané’s cross caused chaos in the penalty area, leading to Al Taawoun defender Al Dossari accidentally turning the ball into his own net.
Thanks to that goal, Al Nassr claimed a 1–0 win and extended their winning streak to three matches. They now have 40 points, sitting second in the table, five points behind leaders Al Hilal.
Golden Boot Race Heats Up as Rivals Close In
In this match, Cristiano Ronaldo was once again heavily involved in attack. He attempted seven shots, with two on target, but failed to find the back of the net. One effort struck the post, while another was ruled offside, suggesting that luck was not on his side.
Even so, Ronaldo’s league goal tally remains at 16, keeping him at the top of the scoring charts. However, the race for the Golden Boot is far from straightforward. Julián Quiñones is also on 16 goals, level with Ronaldo; Ivan Toney follows closely with 15; Roger Martínez has 14; while Joshua King and Félix have each scored 13.
With such narrow margins, a single matchday could dramatically reshape the standings among the top scorers.
Portuguese Primeira Liga: Porto in Full Control, Benfica’s Title Hopes Fade
Meanwhile, in the Portuguese Primeira Liga, leaders Porto showcased their dominance with a convincing 3–0 away victory over Gil Vicente.
Porto broke the deadlock through a penalty, calmly converted by Omorodion to give the visitors the lead. The situation worsened for Gil Vicente in the 69th minute when Martín Fernández was sent off for a foul, leaving the home side a man down.
With the numerical advantage, Porto tightened their grip on the game and added two more goals through Martim Fernandes and William Gomes to put the result beyond doubt.
After this win, Porto moved up to 55 points, seven clear of second-placed Sporting CP. Benfica, coached by José Mourinho, remains on 45 points, 10 behind Porto, making their title challenge increasingly unlikely.
