Al Nassr are locked in a tight title race at the top of the Saudi Pro League, sitting second with 15 points from six games, level with leaders Al Hilal but separated by goal difference. The defending champions ground out a nervy 2-1 win over bottom-placed Abha on Wednesday, with Cristiano Ronaldo and Abdullah Al Hamdan scoring before Nabil Fekir pulled one back late on. The result kept the pressure on Ange Postecoglou's side, who needed a win to match Hilal's points tally after the leaders beat Neom earlier in the week.

The victory was far from convincing, and reports from Goal noted the match had Al Nassr fans on edge for the full 90 minutes despite facing the league's bottom side. Ronaldo's contribution was mixed, with Goal's match coverage highlighting a comedic refereeing moment involving the Portuguese forward alongside his goal, suggesting he is still working to fully justify his place in the starting lineup.

Off the pitch, Goal reported ongoing complications around Joao Felix, with accusations of unprofessional conduct directed at the club. Transfer frustrations have added to a broader sense of instability around the squad this season.

Next up is a trip to Al Khaleej on Friday, a fixture Al Nassr will be expected to win as they look to maintain pressure on Hilal. With Al Qadsiah also on 15 points, the title race is already unusually tight after just six rounds.