Al-Nassr secured a comfortable 3–0 win over Diriyah in the Saudi Pro League on 9 October 2026, in a match played at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh.
Cristiano Ronaldo opened the scoring in the 23rd minute, before Samú Costa doubled the lead in the 35th minute. Kingsley Coman completed the win with a third goal in the 77th minute, sealing a dominant home performance.
The result lifts Al-Nassr to 19 points in the league table, strengthening the team's position near the top of the standings. Diriyah, meanwhile, remained on 11 points following the defeat.
The comfortable home victory will be welcomed by Al-Nassr supporters in Riyadh, who continue to follow one of the Kingdom's most closely watched clubs. With the Saudi Pro League drawing growing attention from fans and residents across the country, matchdays at venues like Al-Awwal Park remain a key part of the local sporting scene.
Al-Nassr will look to build on the momentum in the coming rounds as the race for the top of the table continues.
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