Al-Nassr Defeats Al-Ittihad 2-0 in Saudi League; En-Nesyri Debuts
06 February 2026at19:28
Al-Nassr defeated visiting Al-Ittihad 2-0 in their match on Friday, which was part of Round 21 of the Roshn Saudi League.
The match also marked the debut of Moroccan international Youssef En-Nesyri for Al-Ittihad, following his move to the Saudi club on a contract until 2028 from Turkish side Fenerbahçe. He featured in the starting lineup.
The game remained goalless for much of the match until Senegalese forward Sadio Mané broke the deadlock, scoring Al-Nassr's first goal from a penalty kick in the 84th minute. His teammate Angelo Borges then added a second goal in stoppage time.
Al-Nassr currently sits second in the Saudi League standings with 49 points, while Al-Ittihad is in seventh place with 34 points.
Q&A
What were the circumstances of Youssef En-Nesyri's debut for Al-Ittihad?
Moroccan international Youssef En-Nesyri made his debut for Al-Ittihad against Al-Nassr, starting the match after his recent transfer from Fenerbahçe on a contract until 2028.
How does Al-Nassr's victory impact the Roshn Saudi League standings?
Al-Nassr's 2-0 win against Al-Ittihad solidifies their second-place position in the Roshn Saudi League with 49 points, while Al-Ittihad remains in seventh place with 34 points.
