Portuguese soccer star João Félix notched a goal in his initial game, while Cristiano Ronaldo shone with an impressive display, in a recent match.
Al Nassr Secures Saudi Super Cup Final Berth Under New Manager Jorge Jesus
Jorge Jesus, the renowned Portuguese football manager, made his official debut for Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League's pre-season, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the Riyadh-based club.
With high expectations for Jesus to lead the team to titles following his signing and pre-season preparations, he took charge of Al Nassr in early August 2025. Ahead of the Saudi Super Cup final against Al Ahli, scheduled for late August, Jesus expressed strong confidence in Al Nassr's ability to win, despite the absence of star player Sadio Mane.
The final, set to take place in Hong Kong, was a significant moment in Jesus' career, where he aimed to secure his first trophy with the club. In his public statements, Jesus emphasized the squad's depth and readiness, and his approach appeared focused on maximizing the team's potential even with key personnel missing.
Early signs showed he was demanding higher performance standards, as seen in his candid evaluation of João Félix’s debut. Despite a goal by Félix initially being disallowed due to an alleged offside, later allowed thanks to VAR, his performance in the match was crucial in saving Al Nassr in Jorge Jesus' debut.
In the second half, Al Nassr played with one less player due to Sadio Mané's red card. However, the team managed to secure a crucial win, with the winning goal being assisted by Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese superstar, who was later substituted off for Angelo Gabriel towards the end of the match, approached Félix and gave him a strong embrace after the winning goal.
The opponent for Al Nassr in the Saudi Super Cup final has not been determined yet, as it will be either Al-Ahli Jeddah or Al-Qadisiyah. Regardless of the opponent, Al Nassr advances to the final after defeating Al-Ittihad 2-1. The win allows the club to contest a trophy as early as this Saturday.
There was a moment of euphoria among fans and players after the winning goal, with Cristiano Ronaldo encouraging his teammates and the crowd. The Saudi Super Cup final will take place on a date yet to be determined, but one thing is certain: under Jorge Jesus' leadership, Al Nassr is poised for success in the 2025-26 season.
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