On May 7, 2025, Al Ittihad defeated Al Nassr 3-2 in a dramatic match that could bring them closer to winning the Saudi Pro League title. The game was held at Al Awwal Park in Riyadh, and it was a thrilling contest full of excitement and a comeback victory.
Al Nassr started strong, with Sadio Mane scoring an early goal in the 3rd minute. He made a low shot that found the back of the net, putting his team ahead. Later, in the 37th minute, Mane assisted Ayman Yahya, who also scored, making it 2-0 for Al Nassr. This goal was confirmed after a VAR review, even though the ball had touched Mane’s hand earlier in the play.
However, Al Ittihad responded strongly after halftime. Karim Benzema, the former Real Madrid star, scored a header in the 49th minute to bring the score to 2-1. This goal boosted Al Ittihad’s confidence, and they continued to push for more goals.
In the 73rd minute, Al Ittihad managed to level the game with a brilliant counter-attack. N’Golo Kante finished the play by slotting the ball into the net, making it 2-2. It was a beautiful team effort that left Al Nassr struggling to keep up.
The game reached its peak in injury time. Houssem Aouar, the Algerian midfielder, scored the winning goal in the final moments of the match. Moussa Diaby sent in a perfect cross, and Aouar was in the right place to finish it off with a close-range shot, giving Al Ittihad the lead at 3-2.
This victory puts Al Ittihad in a strong position in the league. With this win, they now have 71 points, six points ahead of their closest rivals, Al Hilal, with only four matches remaining. Al Ittihad is also in the King Cup final, which means they have a chance to win a domestic double this season.
For Al Nassr, the defeat was a major setback in their hopes of qualifying for the AFC Champions League next season. They now have 60 points and are in 4th place in the league. With only two teams qualifying for the continental competition, Al Nassr will need to improve their form to secure a spot.
This match was a crucial one in the battle for the Saudi Pro League title, and Al Ittihad’s comeback victory has given them a strong chance of lifting the trophy.
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