Al Nassr are back on track. A 3-1 win away at Al-Faisaly in Matchday 11 of the Saudi Pro League lifted them to second place with 25 points from 10 games, level with Al Qadsiah but separated by goal difference, and two points behind leaders Al Hilal. It is their fourth consecutive victory across all competitions, a run that has steadied the ship after a damaging 4-0 defeat to UAE side Al Ain in the AFC Champions League Elite before the international break.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored in the win, taking his league tally to five goals this season and his career total to 982, though his goal against Al-Faisaly sparked controversy over whether it should have been credited to him. The 41-year-old has faced persistent criticism for inconsistent performances, and Saudi media figure Batal Al-Qaws publicly suggested that Ronaldo should accept a substitute role rather than start every match. Manager Ange Postecoglou has continued to back him from the first whistle.

Off the pitch, the club faces a significant constraint. Sports journalist Abdulaziz Al-Muraisl confirmed that Al Nassr's financial monitoring situation will continue at least until the end of the 2026-27 season, making it 90 percent certain they cannot register new signings in the January transfer window. The squad Postecoglou has now must carry the club through the rest of the campaign. Next up is a home AFC Champions League Elite tie against Al-Wasl on October 26.