Al-Nassr Beats Al-Khaleej 4-1, Extends Unbeaten Run to Nine

Al-Nassr secured a commanding 4-1 victory over Al-Khaleej in the Saudi Pro League on Sunday at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh, extending their unbeaten run to nine straight wins and widening their lead at the top of the standings to four points over second-place Al-Hilal.

The match showcased Al-Nassr's attacking prowess under coach Jorge Jesus, as they capitalized on their dominance in possession to pull ahead early. Joao Felix opened the scoring in the 39th minute with a composed side-footed finish from the center of the penalty area after receiving a low cross from Angelos. Three minutes later, Felix turned provider, holding off a defender before setting up Wesley for a powerful strike that curled into the top-right corner from outside the box. Those quick goals sent Al-Nassr into halftime with a two-goal advantage, reflecting their control of the game despite both teams generating similar expected goals from their shots.

Al-Khaleej responded briefly after the restart, pulling one back in the 47th minute when Murad Al-Hawsawi unleashed a long-range effort that found the net past goalkeeper Nawaf Al-Aqidi. The visitors' momentum was short-lived, however, as Al-Nassr regained...