Al-Hilal 1-3 Al-Nassr, Saudi Pro League 2024–25: Cristiano Ronaldo Scores Brace, Ali Alhassan Finds Net As Knights of Najd Win Riyadh Derby, Stefano Pioli's Side Moves To Third Spot in Standings
Al-Hilal took on Al-Nassr in the first Riyadh Derby of 2025, which the Stefano Pioli-coached side won comfortably without even breaking a sweat. Cristiano Ronaldo starred for Al-Nassr scoring two goals in their sides 3-1 win over defending champions.
In one of the most-anticipated matches of the Saudi Pro League, Al-Hilal took on Al-Nassr in the first Riyadh Derby of 2025, which the Stefano Pioli-coached side won comfortably without even breaking a sweat. The defending champions started well, and the tussle for the goal continued until Al Alhassan scored the first goal in the 45th minute to hand Al-Nassr an early lead. Cristiano Ronaldo doubled the lead, scoring his first goal of the contest in the 47th minute. Al-Hilal hit back as Ali Albulayhi found the back of the net for the champions. However, a spot in the 88th minute saw Ronaldo slam his second goal of the night, which sealed the deal for the Knights of Najd, and helped Al-Nassr move to third place in the standings. Siuuuraj! FIFA World Cup Reacts to Mohammed Siraj's Cristiano Ronaldo-Inspired Siuuu Celebration During IPL 2025.
Al-Nassr Clinches Riyadh Derby
Full-time!!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/Ul3o6gJSfE
— AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) April 4, 2025
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