Al-Ittihad booked their place in the King’s Cup quarterfinals after a dramatic 2–1 win over Al-Nassr on Tuesday night, despite being reduced to ten men late in the game. Softfootball, in an earlier report, expected Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo to be influential in this encounter, and they delivered. Benzema got the first goal for his team, while Cristiano Ronaldo was involved in Al-Nassr’s equaliser.

The visitors struck early when Karim Benzema calmly slotted home in the 15th minute, punishing a defensive lapse from Al-Nassr. That goal gave Al-Ittihad confidence to settle quickly into their rhythm. But the hosts responded with energy, and it was Ângelo Gabriel who brought the game level on the half-hour mark with a smart finish inside the box.

Just when it looked like the first half would end even, Houssem Aouar pounced on another sloppy moment at the back, firing Al-Ittihad ahead in stoppage time (45+2’). His goal silenced the home crowd and restored the visitors’ control going into the break.

The second half was almost all Al-Nassr; 67.6% possession and 22 shots tell the story, but it was not quite enough to turn it around. Ronaldo had a golden chance one-on-one but missed narrowly, while Kingsley Coman and João Félix both saw efforts denied by goalkeeper Predrag Rajković, who made four crucial saves to preserve his side’s lead.

There was late drama when Ahmed Al-Julaydan saw red for a rash challenge on Aiman Yahya, leaving Al-Ittihad down to ten men for the closing stages. Still, Al-Nassr failed to capitalise, their attack running out of ideas as the visitors clung on for a hard-fought win.

It was the second meeting between both sides this season; the last time, back in September, Al-Nassr won 2–0 thanks to Sadio Mané and Ronaldo. But this time, it was Al-Ittihad who had the final say.

With the victory, Al-Ittihad move on to face either Al-Ahli or Al-Fayha in the quarterfinals. The victory was so important Al-Ittihad posted a video of Fabinho celebrating via the Al-Ittihad official X account.

Watch the video below:

أبو الشباب #Alittihad_alnassr pic.twitter.com/UDrItVCVym

— Al-Ittihad Club (@ittihad_en) October 28, 2025

While Al-Nassr will turn their attention back to the Saudi Pro League, still sitting top of the table thanks to goals from Joan Felix and Cristiano Ronaldo in their 2-0 victory over Al hazem. They face Al-Ettifaq next on November 2 before a mouth-watering clash with Al-Hilal.

A bitter night for Ronaldo’s men, but a statement win for Benzema and Aouar, who might just have reignited Al-Ittihad’s chase for silverware.

Al-Nassr continued their flawless start to the Saudi Pro League with a 2-0 triumph over Al-Hazem, moving three points clear at the top of the table. Goals from Joao Felix and Cristiano Ronaldo secured the three points, extending their perfect run, Softfootball reports.

After earning praise from fans in Al-Nassr’s previous match against Al Fateh, João Félix didn’t disappoint, continuing his fine form.

Joao Felix opened the scoring in the 25th minute, heading Aiman Yahya’s cross into the top-right corner. He came close to doubling his tally before halftime, only to see a left-footed effort cleared off the line, while Angelo also struck the crossbar with a long-range attempt.

Al Hazm’s goalkeeper, Bruno Varela, played a crucial role early on, denying both Kingsley Coman and Angelo to keep the sheet intact.

As the second half unfolded, Cristiano Ronaldo worked tirelessly to unlock the opposition defense, threading quality passes to teammates Kingsley Coman and Sadio Mane, though Al-Nassr’s potent attack failed to find another goal.

Mane drove forward from midfield, played a perfect pass to Coman, who delivered a low cross into the box. Ronaldo finished calmly from close range, scoring his 950th career goal and sealing Al-Nassr’s 2-0 victory.

Al-Hazem struggled to find a foothold in the game, with limited chances and few threatening moments. Their defensive line was consistently tested by Al-Nassr’s pace and precision, and they were unable to capitalize on the few opportunities they created.

Al-Nassr shared the final result of their clash with Al-Hazem on their official X handle:

Full time pic.twitter.com/lAiGDn5QZQ

— AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) October 25, 2025

With this result, Al-Nassr maintain their perfect record, sending a strong statement to the rest of the league as they aim to extend their winning streak and continue their challenge for the title.

The team now looks ahead to their next league fixture with confidence, knowing they have started the season in ideal fashion.

Al-Nassr have been in brilliant form, enjoying a strong winning streak that they’ll be eager to extend. The team has triumphed in their last five matches and remain unbeaten so far this season. Their attack has been sharp and relentless, with goals coming from all directions in recent games.

In their recent 5–1 win over Al-Fateh, João Félix grabbed the headlines with a brilliant hat-trick. Cristiano Ronaldo also impressed, providing key assists and leadership that helped Félix shine.

Al-Nassr shared bits of their training sessions in their verified X handle

Training done, the focus never fades pic.twitter.com/iXfInAOKK2

— AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) October 24, 2025

Al-Hazm have had a tough season so far, struggling to find good form and consistency. They’ve scored a few goals, but their home record has been poor, and results have not gone their way. Facing an in-form Al-Nassr side makes their task even harder.

Al-Nassr, on the other hand, are full of confidence. They’ve been unbeaten this season and have dominated recent meetings between the two sides. A major boost for Al Nassr will be the return of Cristiano Ronaldo. The superstar sat out the ACL away game, as is common in these matches, but he will start against Al Hazem.

Ronaldo has a special history against this team, having scored his 850th professional goal against them last season. Al Nassr FC shared an inspiring glimpse into the dedication of their star player, Cristiano Ronaldo on the club’s official X handle;

Work hard until your biceps look like this! pic.twitter.com/sr5qhZouru

— AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) October 23, 2025

Al-Hazm will hope to stay compact in defense and use quick counterattacks to cause problems, but it won’t be easy

Al Nassr will be without Marcelo Brozovic, who is sidelined with a muscle injury. Defender Saad Al Nasser will miss the match due to a knee problem, while goalkeeper Nawaf Alaqidi is out with a hamstring issue.

In a pre-match press conference shared on the club’s official X handle, Al-Hazem coach Jalal Qadri expressed confidence in securing a victory over league leaders Al-Nassr. Speaking about the influence of top players, he said:

Cristiano Ronaldo is the greatest player in history and a lesson for young players.

Watch the video below:

جانب من المؤتمر الصحفي للسيد "جلال قادري" قبل مواجهة #الحزم_النصر

– راح نلعب امام متصدر الدوري وعازمين
على الفوز

جميع اللاعبين متحفزين بعد الأنتصار الاخير

– كرستيانو رونالدو افضل لاعب بالتاريخ ودرس لجميع اللاعبين الشبان pic.twitter.com/brsTOnfw4y

— نادي الحزم السعودي (@alhazem_fc) October 24, 2025

Possible Lineups:

Al-Nassr (4-4-2): Bento; Nawaf Boushal, Mohamed Simakan, Iñigo Martínez, Aiman Yahya; Angelo Gabriel, Abdullah Al Khaibari, Kingsley Coman, Sadio Mané; João Félix, Cristiano Ronaldo.

Al-Hazm (4-1-4-1): Bruno Varela (GK); Ahmed Al Nakhli, Sultan Tanker, Abdulrahman Al Dakheel, Abdulaziz Al Harbi; Loreintz Rosier; Fabio Martins, Nawaf Al Habashi, Basil Al Sayyali, Elias Mokwana; Omar Al Somah.

Prediction:

Al-Nassr are the favourites. They have a strong record which has already given them an edge. Al-Hazm might not win because of their poor records and so Al-Nassr might end up winning with a 3-0 result.

Al-Nassr 3-0 Al-Hazm.