{"id":7785,"date":"2025-08-20T09:36:24","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T09:36:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/?p=7785"},"modified":"2025-08-20T09:36:24","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T09:36:24","slug":"al-nassr-2-1-al-ittihad-ten-man-triumph-sends-ronaldo-to-saudi-super-cup-final","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/al-nassr-2-1-al-ittihad-ten-man-triumph-sends-ronaldo-to-saudi-super-cup-final\/","title":{"rendered":"Al Nassr 2\u20131 Al-Ittihad: Ten-Man Triumph Sends Ronaldo to Saudi Super Cup Final"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83c\udfc6 Cristiano Ronaldo Leads Al Nassr to Historic Win Over Saudi League Champions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Al Nassr<\/strong> pulled off a stunning <strong>2\u20131 victory over reigning Saudi Pro League champions Al-Ittihad<\/strong> in the <strong>2025 Saudi Super Cup semifinal<\/strong>, despite playing with <strong>10 men for over 65 minutes<\/strong>. The match, held at <strong>Hong Kong Stadium<\/strong>, was a fiery derby that saw <strong>Cristiano Ronaldo<\/strong>, <strong>Jo\u00e3o F\u00e9lix<\/strong>, and <strong>Sadio Man\u00e9<\/strong> combine to deliver a performance full of grit, sacrifice, and brilliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This win marks a major milestone for Ronaldo, who now stands <strong>one match away from his first trophy with Al Nassr<\/strong>, as the team prepares for the <strong>Saudi Super Cup final on Saturday<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"399\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Al-Nassr-v-Al-Ittihad-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7790\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Al-Nassr-v-Al-Ittihad-2.jpg 399w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Al-Nassr-v-Al-Ittihad-2-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Al-Nassr-v-Al-Ittihad-2-150x175.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Al-Nassr-v-Al-Ittihad-2-300x350.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 399px) 100vw, 399px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Match Summary: Drama, Red Cards, and Redemption<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Final Score<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Al Nassr 2\u20131 Al-Ittihad<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Goals<\/strong><\/td><td>Man\u00e9 (10\u2019), Bergwijn (16\u2019), F\u00e9lix (61\u2019)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Red Card<\/strong><\/td><td>Man\u00e9 (25\u2019)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Venue<\/strong><\/td><td>Hong Kong Stadium<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Attendance<\/strong><\/td><td>30,653 fans<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"393\" height=\"503\" data-id=\"7789\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Al-Nassr-v-Al-Ittihad-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7789\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Al-Nassr-v-Al-Ittihad-1.jpg 393w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Al-Nassr-v-Al-Ittihad-1-234x300.jpg 234w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Al-Nassr-v-Al-Ittihad-1-150x192.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Al-Nassr-v-Al-Ittihad-1-300x384.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 393px) 100vw, 393px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>10\u2019<\/strong>: Marcelo Brozovi\u0107 threads a perfect pass to <strong>Sadio Man\u00e9<\/strong>, who finishes with composure to give Al Nassr an early lead.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>16\u2019<\/strong>: <strong>Steven Bergwijn<\/strong> equalizes for Al-Ittihad after a slick assist from <strong>Moussa Diaby<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>25\u2019<\/strong>: Man\u00e9 receives a straight red card after a reckless challenge, leaving Al Nassr with 10 men.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>61\u2019<\/strong>: <strong>Cristiano Ronaldo<\/strong>, in a moment of selflessness, passes up a one-on-one chance to set up <strong>Jo\u00e3o F\u00e9lix<\/strong>, who scores his first goal in Al Nassr colors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the numerical disadvantage, Al Nassr held firm, with <strong>goalkeeper Bento<\/strong> making crucial saves and <strong>I\u00f1igo Mart\u00ednez<\/strong> anchoring the defense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>&nbsp;Tactical Breakdown: Jorge Jesus\u2019 Masterclass<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Head coach Jorge Jesus<\/strong> showcased tactical brilliance by reorganizing his side after Man\u00e9\u2019s dismissal. Al Nassr shifted to a compact 4-4-1 formation, relying on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"437\" height=\"528\" data-id=\"7791\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Al-Nassr-v-Al-Ittihad-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7791\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Al-Nassr-v-Al-Ittihad-3.jpg 437w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Al-Nassr-v-Al-Ittihad-3-248x300.jpg 248w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Al-Nassr-v-Al-Ittihad-3-150x181.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Al-Nassr-v-Al-Ittihad-3-300x362.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 437px) 100vw, 437px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Marcelo Brozovi\u0107<\/strong> and <strong>Abdullah Alkhaibari<\/strong> to control midfield tempo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kingsley Coman<\/strong> and <strong>Jo\u00e3o F\u00e9lix<\/strong> for transitional attacks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cristiano Ronaldo<\/strong> as a roaming playmaker and leader<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Ronaldo\u2019s decision to assist F\u00e9lix instead of scoring himself highlighted the team\u2019s <strong>unity and chemistry<\/strong>, a promising sign ahead of the final.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udd25 Benzema vs Ronaldo: A Derby of Legends<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This match also featured the <strong>reunion of former Real Madrid teammates<\/strong> <strong>Karim Benzema<\/strong> and <strong>Cristiano Ronaldo<\/strong>, now captains of rival Saudi clubs. Benzema came close to scoring late in the first half, but was denied by Bento\u2019s reflex save.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"869\" height=\"498\" data-id=\"7792\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Al-Nassr-v-Al-Ittihad-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7792\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Al-Nassr-v-Al-Ittihad-4.jpg 869w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Al-Nassr-v-Al-Ittihad-4-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Al-Nassr-v-Al-Ittihad-4-768x440.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Al-Nassr-v-Al-Ittihad-4-150x86.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Al-Nassr-v-Al-Ittihad-4-696x399.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 869px) 100vw, 869px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While Benzema led a stable Al-Ittihad side, Ronaldo\u2019s leadership and sacrifice proved decisive, breaking a <strong>two-match losing streak<\/strong> against his former teammate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>&nbsp;Final Word: Al Nassr\u2019s Statement Win<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Al Nassr\u2019s victory over Al-Ittihad wasn\u2019t just a semifinal triumph\u2014it was a <strong>statement of intent<\/strong>. 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