Al Nassr delivered another commanding performance in the Saudi Pro League, cruising to a convincing 5-0 victory over Al Khaleej and extending their lead at the top of the standings. With Cristiano Ronaldo still sidelined due to injury and Sadio Mané rested after a minor knock, the spotlight shifted to João Félix — and the Portuguese forward eventually rose to the occasion.

The match began with Al Nassr controlling possession and dictating the tempo. Abdulrahman Al Hamdan opened the scoring in the first half, giving the visitors a deserved 1-0 lead heading into the break, though the margin could easily have been larger after several missed chances.

The second half saw the floodgates open. Ayman Yahya doubled the advantage with the 0-2, and from that moment the team seemed determined to help Félix find the net after he had missed a clear one-on-one opportunity earlier in the match.

Persistence finally paid off in the 73rd minute when Félix beat the goalkeeper to the ball to score his first goal. Just six minutes later, he struck again, volleying a left-footed effort into the top corner. The celebrations showed his relief — it was his first goal since December 30, ending a frustrating 15-match drought. Angelo Gabriel added the fifth goal in stoppage time to complete the dominant performance and seal a crucial victory for the league leaders.

However, the only negative moment for Al Nassr came in the 83rd minute when Spanish defender Iñigo Martínez pulled up while running and grabbed the back of his thigh. Although he was able to leave the pitch on his own, the injury could keep him sidelined for a significant period. With the win, Al Nassr take full advantage of Al Ahli’s defeat the day before and now sit three points clear at the top, strengthening their push for the league title.

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