Al-Nassr vs Al-Ittihad Highlights: Saudi Super Cup 2025 Result, Goals & Ronaldo’s Impact
Al-Ittihad advanced to the Saudi Super Cup 2025 final after a dramatic 2-1 victory over Al-Nassr at the Al Nahyan Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The clash lived up to its billing, featuring goals, a red card, a disallowed strike, and moments of brilliance from stars including Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, and João Félix.
Pre-Match Context
The Saudi Clasico always delivers intensity, but this semifinal carried extra weight. Al-Nassr, captained by Cristiano Ronaldo, were eyeing their first Super Cup crown since 2019, while Al-Ittihad — with Benzema and Félix leading the line — wanted to avenge recent defeats.
First Half: Fast Start and Controversy
- Mané opens scoring (15’): Sadio Mané put Al-Nassr ahead with a cool finish, raising hopes for Luis Castro’s men.
- Bergwijn equalises (28’): Steven Bergwijn struck from close range to level things up for Al-Ittihad.
- Mané sent off (45’+2): Just before the break, Mané received a red card for a dangerous challenge, leaving Al-Nassr down to 10 men.
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Second Half: Felix the Difference
- João Félix scores (55’): The Portuguese forward curled in a brilliant strike to give Al-Ittihad a 2-1 lead.
- Disallowed goal (70’): Félix thought he had his brace, but VAR ruled the effort out for offside, keeping the game alive.
- Ronaldo’s chance (78’): Cristiano Ronaldo nearly equalised after linking up with Otávio, but his header went narrowly wide.
Post-Match Analysis
Al-Ittihad showed greater composure with the extra man, while Al-Nassr’s fightback fell short. João Félix was the star of the night with his goal and attacking spark, though his second was disallowed. Ronaldo had bright moments but couldn’t inspire a comeback.
Manager Jesús praised his side’s resilience: “We knew it would be a battle, but the players showed character.”
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What’s Next
Al-Ittihad will face Al-Hilal in the Saudi Super Cup Final, setting up another blockbuster showdown. For Al-Nassr, elimination is a blow, but focus now shifts to the Saudi Pro League title race.
