Al-Nassr Triumphs in Riyadh Derby as Laporte Calls for Unity and Resolve
What a night it was in Riyadh! The Kingdom Arena was electric, buzzing with the kind of energy only a Capital Derby can bring. Al-Hilal vs. Al-Nassr – it’s not just a football match, it’s a clash of titans. And last night, it lived up to every bit of the hype.
Aymeric Laporte had spoken before the game, and you could sense the weight in his words. “It’s a massive game,” he had said. “We have to do our best to win.” And that wasn’t just pre-match talk – you could feel it in the way Al-Nassr came out, charged and focused. This wasn’t just another fixture. With Al-Nassr sitting third and trailing Al-Hilal by six points, it was a must-win. And they treated it like one from the first whistle.
Cristiano Ronaldo, ever the talisman, was in the thick of things again. Whether it was holding up play, drawing defenders, or firing in efforts that had the stadium on edge, he made his presence felt. And it was Ali Alhassan who drew first blood just before halftime with a brilliant curler into the top corner – a strike that lifted Al-Nassr spirits heading into the break.
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Then came the second-half moment every fan dreams of: Sadio Mané’s piercing run, Ronaldo perfectly positioned in the box, and boom – 2-0 for Al-Nassr. The celebrations? As wild as you'd expect. But it wasn’t over. Al-Hilal fought back hard, getting one back through Ali Albulayhi from a corner. Suddenly, the nerves were back. The last 20 minutes were heart-pounding as Al-Hilal pressed and Al-Nassr held on.
Laporte, the rock in defense, was relentless. Every tackle, every clearance screamed commitment. He knows these games define seasons. He’s played in the Premier League, lifted the Euros with Spain, and now he’s anchoring a side with eyes still on the Saudi Pro League title.
Post-match, Laporte echoed what fans were feeling: gratitude and drive. “We’ll try our best, always. The fans – they’ve supported us in good and bad times. This win is for them.” It was emotional, personal. The bond between the players and supporters is something special – forged not just in victory, but in struggle and resilience.
The result? A 2-1 win for Al-Nassr. And while the scoreboard tells part of the story, the atmosphere, the effort, and the pride on display told the rest. With just a few rounds left in the season, the race at the top remains alive. Al-Nassr isn’t backing down.
One thing’s clear: this Riyadh Derby wasn’t just another match. It was a statement – from Laporte, from Ronaldo, from every player in yellow. The fight is far from over.
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