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September 22, 2025
Ronaldo and Félix are turning Al-Nassr into the team to beat in the Saudi Pro League. Their partnership has delivered goals, assists, and statement wins, giving Jorge Jesus the perfect attacking balance. Here’s how the Portuguese stars are shaping the title race and rewriting Riyadh’s football story.
Cristiano Ronaldo has long been a headline maker, but this season in Saudi Arabia he’s sharing the stage. João Félix’s arrival at Al-Nassr has added a new spark, and together the Portuguese duo are lighting up the Saudi Pro League in a way few expected. Their connection is sharp, their numbers are climbing, and their impact is already reshaping the title race. Unsurprisingly, many sports bookmakers are already ranking Al Nassr on the top of the favorites list to lift the trophy by the end of the season, just like the Oklahoma Thunder are now leading the charts for the NBA betting odds, after having won the title a few months ago...
Cristiano Ronaldo - Magic is in the air
🚨 Ronaldo Defends Joao Felix After Saudi Switch Criticism
— Predict395 (@predict395) September 20, 2025
Cristiano Ronaldo has hit out at critics who mocked Joao Felix’s move to Al-Nassr, calling them “idiots.”
Felix joined the Saudi Pro League side this summer from Chelsea in a £26m deal and has already impressed.… pic.twitter.com/XEwMNaFbGa
Al-Nassr have kicked off the 2025-26 season with authority. After the first handful of matches, they sit at the top of the table with 12 goals scored and just one conceded. The attacking duo have been central to that run. Félix currently leads the Golden Boot chart with five goals, while Ronaldo is just behind, already into double digits for combined goals and assists.
In the Riyadh derby against Al-Riyadh, they were unstoppable. Ronaldo bagged a brace, Félix scored twice and assisted another in a 5-1 demolition. Those kinds of numbers aren’t just padding stats — they’re sending a message across the league.
What makes this partnership so dangerous isn’t just talent, but fit. Ronaldo, even at 40, is still one of the game’s most reliable finishers. He dominates aerially, punishes defenders with clever positioning, and rarely needs a second invitation in the box.
Félix, on the other hand, thrives on movement, creativity, and link-up play. He drifts between lines, creates space, and provides the kind of service that Ronaldo can finish blindfolded. Their connection was clear in the Al-Riyadh game, where Félix dropped deep to orchestrate play before springing Ronaldo into the kind of scoring position he’s made a career of.
| PLAYER | GOALS | ASSISTS | KEY MATCHES IMPACT |
|---|---|---|---|
| João Félix | 5 | 2 | Brace + assist vs Al-Riyadh |
| Cristiano Ronaldo | 4 | 3 | Brace vs Al-Riyadh, goals in back-to-back matches |
Manager Jorge Jesus deserves credit for harnessing this firepower. His Al-Nassr side presses aggressively, then looks to transition quickly. That style is tailor-made for Félix, who excels at turning broken play into chances. Ronaldo, meanwhile, thrives when defenders are unsettled and scrambling.
The system also benefits from supporting players like Kingsley Coman, who stretch defenses and open gaps for the Portuguese pair. Rivals face a tactical dilemma: double up on Ronaldo and Félix finds freedom, or mark Félix tightly and Ronaldo runs riot in the box.
Domination isn’t only measured in goals; it’s also about belief. Right now, Al-Nassr are playing with swagger, fans are buzzing, and opponents are approaching matches with caution. Ronaldo’s presence still intimidates, and Félix’s quick adaptation has only magnified that edge.
Still, challenges lurk. Ronaldo’s workload must be managed carefully, especially as the season grinds on. Félix, meanwhile, must prove he can sustain this form against teams who will inevitably adjust and set traps. And Al-Nassr aren’t without rivals — Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad remain genuine threats with squads packed with talent.
Cristiano Ronaldo next game for Al Nassr is on September 23, against Jeddah, for the King's Cup. You can watch Jeddah vs Al Nassr, Levante vs Real Madrid, Lincoln City vs Chelsea, Liverpool vs Southampton, Port Vale vs Arsenal and Marseille vs PSG, all matches provided from our football streaming game pages.
Al Nassr next game:
Jeddah vs Al Nassr kick-off time (23-09-2025):
Beijing (China) | UTC/GMT+7: 02:00
India (New Delhi) | UTC/GMT+4.30: 23:30
Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) | UTC/GMT+2: 21:00
Spain (Madrid) | UTC/GMT+1: 20:00
Portugal and England (Lisbon/London) | UTC/GMT+0: 19:00
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) | UTC/GMT-3: 16:00
New York (United States) | UTC/GMT-4: 15:00
Los Angeles (United States) | UTC/GMT-7: 12:00
Sources: ronaldo7.net / spl.com.sa / worldsoccertalk.com
