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The 2025/2026 Saudi Pro League title race is tightening, and standing leaders Al Nassr know there’s no margin for error in the matches to come as they lead the table with 76 points, five ahead of Al Hilal.

With Cristiano Ronaldo leading the charge, they now meet a dangerous Al Ahli side sitting third on 66 points with a game in hand and real title hopes. With pressure mounting and momentum at stake, this is a crucial clash you won’t want to miss.

When will the Al Nassr vs Al-Ahli match be played?

Al Nassr play against Al-Ahli for the Matchday 30 of the 2025/2026 Saudi Pro League this Wednesday, April 29. The action is set to kick off at 2:00 PM (ET).

Al Nassr vs Al-Ahli: Time by State in the USA

ET: 2:00 PM
CT: 1:00 PM
MT: 12:00 PM
PT: 11:00 AM

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Beyond team success, Ronaldo remains firmly in the race for the Saudi Pro League Golden Boot; securing it would mark his third consecutive scoring title, a historic milestone in the league.

If Ronaldo clinches the Golden Boot by the end of the season, he will become only the third player in league history to win the award three times in a row. He would join an elite club featuring Al Ahli legend Omar Al Somah (2014/15 to 2016/17) and Al Nassr icon Majed Abdullah (1978/79 to 1980/81).

The Golden Boot standings

With just five rounds remaining, Ronaldo faces a challenging but surmountable gap. The Al Nassr captain currently sits in third place with 24 goals, trailing Al Qadisiyah’s Julian Quiñones (26 goals) and the current league leader, Al Ahli’s Ivan Toney, who has netted 27 times so far.

However, Al Nassr’s path to the finish line is grueling, which could complicate Ronaldo’s pursuit of the scoring crown. Following their victory over Al Ettifaq, Jorge Jesus’ men are scheduled to face a trio of giants: Al Ahli (3rd), Al Qadisiyah (4th), and a potential title-deciding showdown against Al Hilal (2nd). They will close the season at home against Damac, a side currently fighting to avoid relegation.

Toney holds the edge in durability

In the battle for the Golden Boot, Toney holds a slight advantage in terms of consistency, having missed only one match this season. In contrast, Quiñones has been absent for three fixtures, while Ronaldo has missed four.

The Portuguese icon was sidelined for two matches earlier in the season due to a dispute with the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) and missed two additional games following a recent hamstring injury.

Now fully recovered, Ronaldo is expected to be full focus during the final stretch as he aims to secure both his first official trophy in Saudi Arabia and a historic third straight Golden Boot.

The decisive moment came in the 31st minute, when Kingsley Coman capitalized on a rebound following a shot from Ronaldo, finishing the play to give Al Nassr the lead. While Ronaldo didn’t score, he remains at 968 career goals, just 32 away from reaching 1,000, and his involvement was still key in a match defined by small details.

This latest victory marks Al Nassr’s 15th consecutive win in league play, setting a new club record and surpassing the previous mark of 13 straight wins from the 2013–14 season. The streak highlights the team’s consistency after a difficult start to 2026.

How important is Al Nassr’s winning streak in the title race?

Al Nassr’s current run has significantly boosted their title chances. The team now sits at the top of the Saudi Pro League with 76 points in 29 matches, holding an eight-point lead over second-place Al Hilal, who still have a game in hand.

The streak began on January 17 with a win over Al Shabab, marking a turning point after the team had suffered three straight losses earlier in the year. Since then, Al Nassr have shown balance and consistency on both ends of the field.

Ronaldo has played a key role despite missing four matches during the run, two due to a league boycott and two more because of a hamstring injury. In the 10 games he has played during this stretch, he has contributed nine goals and one assist, reinforcing his impact on the team.

Can Al Nassr maintain the momentum until the end of the season?

With five matches remaining in the 2025–26 season, Al Nassr are in a strong position to secure the title, especially considering their current advantage in the standings. The team’s confidence continues to grow as it approaches the final stretch.

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Al Ittifaq enter this matchup sitting seventh with 42 points, aiming to pull off an upset despite an inconsistent campaign. On the other side, Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr continue to lead the Saudi Pro League.

CR7’s side is fully aware that maintaining their winning form is crucial to staying on top. With the leaders looking to extend their run and the underdogs chasing a statement result, this showdown brings plenty of intrigue—don’t miss it.

When will the Al Nassr vs Al Ittifaq match be played?

Al Nassr take on Al Ittifaq for the Matchday 29 of the 2025/2026 Saudi Pro League this Wednesday, April 15. The action is set to kick off at 2:00 PM (ET).

Al Nassr vs Al Ittifaq: Time by State in the USA

ET: 2:00 PM
CT: 1:00 PM
MT: 12:00 PM
PT: 11:00 AM

How to watch Al Nassr vs Al Ittifaq in the USA

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Martinez had been sidelined since suffering a hamstring tear prior to the March FIFA window. The injury forced him to miss the 5-2 victory over Al Najma—where Ronaldo scored a brace—as well as the recent 2-0 win against Al Akhdoud.

Saudi outlet Arriyadiyah reports that Martinez is fit and available for the upcoming Saudi Pro League clash against Al Ettifaq on Wednesday, April 15. His inclusion in the starting lineup now rests in the hands of manager Jorge Jesus.

Martinez’s vital role in Jesus’ system

The former Barcelona defender is a non-negotiable starter in Jorge Jesus’ tactical setup. Of Martinez’s 36 appearances across all competitions this season, he has started 35 and has been substituted only four times.

Following the high-scoring win against Al Najma, the Portuguese manager explicitly noted that the team missed Martinez’s presence. “We were not good defensively today, especially at the back line. We missed Martinez, and that affected our defensive balance,” Jesus stated in the post-match press conference.

Ronaldo focused on recovery

In other team news, the same Saudi reports indicated that Cristiano Ronaldo and the rest of the starters from the Al Akhdoud victory participated in recovery sessions ahead of tomorrow’s match against Al Ettifaq.

Jesus is reportedly managing Ronaldo’s workload carefully. Since returning from his own recent injury, the Portuguese captain has featured in two matches, scoring three goals, but was substituted late in both games to preserve his fitness for the final stretch of the season.

The victory also allowed the club to write a new chapter in its history. By defeating Al Akhdoud, Al Nassr secured their 14th consecutive win in the Saudi Pro League, marking the best winning streak in the club’s league history.

The result brings Ronaldo one step closer to lifting his first official trophy since arriving in Saudi Arabia in early 2023. Jorge Jesus’ men currently lead the standings with 70 points, holding a five-point advantage over second-place Al Hilal with just six matches remaining in the season.

A challenging final stretch for Al Nassr

While Al Nassr control their own destiny, the path to the title remains treacherous. To remain in the win column and secure the championship, they will have to navigate a gauntlet of the league’s top-tier teams in their final fixtures.

After hosting seventh-place Al Ettifaq in Riyadh next week, the degree of difficulty spikes significantly. Al Nassr are scheduled to face a trio of giants: Al Ahli (3rd), Al Qadisiyah (4th), and a potential title-deciding showdown against Al Hilal (2nd).

Ronaldo chases third consecutive Golden Boot

In addition to the team trophy, Cristiano is keeping a close eye on the Golden Boot race. The Portuguese superstar is currently hunting for his third consecutive scoring title in Saudi Arabia.

Ronaldo currently sits third in the rankings with 24 goals this season. He trails Julian Quiñones of Al Qadisiyah, who has 26, and league leader Ivan Toney of Al Ahli, who currently sits at the top with 27 goals. With a difficult schedule ahead, Ronaldo will need a clinical finish to the season to overtake his rivals.

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The Saudi Pro League title race is reaching a boiling point, with three clubs still in contention as the season enters its final stretch, and Al Nassr holding the top spot with 70 points as they look to stay ahead of the pack.

Led by Cristiano Ronaldo, the league leaders understand the stakes, while Al Akhdoud head into the matchup in urgent need of points, sitting in the relegation zone with just 16 and rapidly running out of time to keep their survival hopes alive.

When will the Al Akhdoud vs Al Nassr match be played?

Al Akhdoud play against Al Nassr for the Matchday 28 of the 2025/2026 Saudi Pro League this Saturday, April 11. The action is set to kick off at 2:00 PM (ET).

Al Akhdoud vs Al Nassr: Time by State in the USA

ET: 2:00 PM
CT: 1:00 PM
MT: 12:00 PM
PT: 11:00 AM

How to watch Al Akhdoud vs Al Nassr in the USA

Catch this 2025/2026 Saudi Pro League clash between Al Akhdoud and Al Nassr live in the USA, streaming on Fubo. Other options: Fox Soccer Plus and FOX One.

“Hand over the trophy, that’s what they want. They want to knock us out of the championship by any means necessary,” Galeno wrote on his X (formerly Twitter) account. “They want to hand the trophy to one person. A total lack of respect for our club”.

While Galeno did not name anyone, his reference to handing the trophy to “one person” is widely viewed as a jab at Ronaldo. Al Nassr currently sit atop the table, and Ronaldo is still searching for his first official piece of silverware since joining the club.

Inside the Al Ahli officiating controversy

The frustration stems from Al Ahli’s 1-1 draw with Al Fayha, a match defined by three separate penalty claims that went uncalled. Striker Ivan Toney also slammed the officiating, suggesting the decisions were “clearly influenced” by outside factors.

The tension reached a breaking point in the 98th minute when a VAR review failed to overturn a non-call on what appeared to be a blatant handball by an Al Fayha defender. Despite the review, the referee stood by his original decision, denying Al Ahli a potential game-winning opportunity.

Following the match, Al Ahli issued a formal statement on X demanding a full review of match footage and communications between the officiating crew and the VAR room, while seeking a formal explanation for the controversial decisions.

Ronaldo closing in on first Saudi title

The stalemate leaves Al Ahli four points adrift of the top, while Al Nassr sit in first place with 70 points and a game in hand. Should Al Nassr defeat Al Akhdoud on Saturday, April 11, Ronaldo’s side would open up a five-point lead over second-place Al Hilal with just 18 points left to play for.

With six matches remaining (seven for Al Nassr pending Saturday’s result), Ronaldo is on the verge of ending his trophy drought in Saudi Arabia and securing his first official championship since his arrival in early 2023.

With Toney’s latest goal, the English striker now has 27 goals this season, stretching his lead to four over the 23 goals Ronaldo has netted for Al Nassr. With six matches remaining in the season, Cristiano must also overtake Al Qadisah’s Julian Quiñones, who currently sits on 26 goals.

Toney’s recent strike also saw him reach a historic milestone, as the Englishman equaled Omar Al-Somah’s record for the most goals scored by a player in a single season for Al Ahli.

Heavy controversy in Al Ahli draw

Al Ahli’s draw against Al Fayha was riddled with controversy, to the point that Ivan Toney slammed the referee for failing to award his team a penalty on three separate occasions.

The former Brentford striker posted a message on his Instagram account harshly criticizing the official, attaching videos of the three plays where his team claimed a penalty that went uncalled.

“Two of these actions went to VAR and one didn’t. It’s actually crazy how you can miss things like this in crucial moments or choose to turn a blind eye…” Toney wrote. “…Next time if needed I can bring someone from my area that doesn’t have a clue about football to do a MUCH better job than some of these clowns!“

Toney targets fourth official

The controversy extended beyond the alleged uncalled penalties. Following the match, in an on-field interview with Saudi network Thmanyah, Toney claimed that during a VAR review, the fourth official told his team they should focus on a different competition rather than the Saudi Pro League.

“I don’t know if the referee turned off his microphone before he said what he told me: ‘Focus on the Asian Champions League.‘ This is why we need the audio recordings to be released, so the fans can see the truth,” Toney said in his on-field interview.

Following the uproar, Al Ahli published a statement on their official X account demanding that authorities review all match recordings and communications between the referees and VAR. Furthermore, the club requested formal explanations regarding the officiating decisions made during the match.

After the game, Toney posted a message on his Instagram account strongly criticizing the official for failing to award Al Ahli a penalty on three different occasions. Additionally, the English forward attached videos of the three plays where his team claimed a penalty that went uncalled.

“Two of these actions went to VAR and one didn’t. It’s actually crazy how you can miss things like this in crucial moments or choose to turn a blind eye. And without saying too much that may get me in trouble, it’s clear what’s being influenced here!!!“ Toney wrote on his Instagram. “Next time if needed I can bring someone from my area that doesn’t have a clue about football to do a MUCH better job than some of these clowns!!!!!“

Al Ahli release official statement

Following the draw filled with controversial decisions, Al Ahli did not hesitate to release an official statement via their account on X (formerly Twitter). In the post, the Saudi club demanded that authorities conduct a review of all match footage and communications between the referees and VAR, while seeking explanations for the officiating decisions made during the game.

“Al Ahli Club expresses its deep concern over the refereeing errors that occurred during today’s first-team match against Al Fayha in Round 29 of the Roshn Saudi League. Several referee decisions directly impacted the match flow and final result, affecting the team’s standing in the title race…”

“…Al Ahli Club calls for a review of all match footage and communications between the referees and the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) team, as well as any interactions with the players during the game. The club also requests clarifications on all contentious refereeing decisions…”

Toney pulls away from Ronaldo in Golden Boot race

Despite failing to secure the three vital points to stay closer in the Saudi Pro League title hunt, Toney scored in his team’s draw to extend his lead over Cristiano Ronaldo in the Golden Boot race.

The English striker reached 27 goals and now holds a four-goal lead over Ronaldo with seven matches remaining in the season. Additionally, Toney equaled Omar Al-Somah’s record for the most goals scored by a player in a single season for Al Ahli.

While Ronaldo has hit the century mark in league play for Al Nassr, Messi has recorded a total of 57 MLS regular-season appearances for Inter Miami, according to Transfermarkt data as of April 3, 2026.

However, the gap narrows significantly when considering all official competitions, as the Portuguese striker’s total reaches 132 matches while the Argentine’s tally increases to 97 games with the Florida-based club.

Ronaldo and Messi thriving in their new chapters

Both players are enjoying a dominant present at their respective clubs, where they remain the definitive stars. Despite being in the final stages of their illustrious careers, they continue to be decisive for Al Nassr and Inter Miami.

In 132 matches for the Saudi club, Cristiano Ronaldo has registered an impressive record of 117 goals and 23 assists. The only missing piece for the Portuguese legend is securing an official title with his club, though Al Nassr’s current form suggests he could finally end that drought this season.

With Al Nassr’s latest triumph, they sit at the top of the Saudi Pro League with 70 points, maintaining a six-point cushion over rivals Al Hilal (who have a game in hand). As the title race enters its final stretch, this victory brings Ronaldo one step closer to ending his trophy drought in Saudi Arabia.

On the other side of the world, Messi has made a massive impact throughout his 97 games in the United States. The Argentine boasts a remarkable record of 82 goals and 44 assists.

Furthermore, Leo has already led the Herons to three major trophies—the 2023 Leagues Cup, the 2024 Supporters’ Shield, and the 2025 MLS Cup—cementing a legacy that will endure forever in Fort Lauderdale.