Al-Nassr 3-2 Al-Shabab Highlights, Saudi Pro League: Cristiano Ronaldo-Led Al-Alami Notch Up Their First Win Of 2026

Greetings and welcome, everyone. Stay with us as we take you through the build-up and live updates from the matchday 16 clash between Al-Nassr and Al-Shabab.

The match kicks off at 11pm IST. The Al-Nassr vs Al-Shabab, Saudi Pro League 2025-26 game will be live streamed on the FanCode app and website in India. It will not be telecast on any TV channel in the country.

The big news is that Cristiano Ronaldo is indeed in Al-Nassr's line-up and is starting as the skipper. Check out the teams before the match kicks off:

Al-Nassr take the lead in the second minute! Captain Cristiano Ronaldo is in a very good position to score early doors but he doesn't have to, as the ball deflects from Al-Shabab defender Saad Yaslam's foot into the back of the net. The hosts are up and running.

Kingsley Coman doubles Al-Nassr's advantage! The French winger comes up with a strong finish in the eighth minute, and the home team are rampant. This could become a long night for Al-Shabab, unless they can find a way to rebound.

In Casablanca, Egypt are locked 0-0 with Nigeria in the 91st minute of their AFCON third-place match. Mo Salah is seeking a consolation prize in the form of the bronze medal with the Pharaohs, but despite his best efforts, no goal has been scored yet.

Al-Shabab pull one back in the 31st minute! The final touch comes from Al-Nassr defender Mohamed Simakan, so it is credited as an own goal, but it does not matter for the visitors, who stay alive in the contest with the timely strike.

The first half concludes with Al-Nassr in the lead, but only by one goal, against Al-Shabab. Cristiano Ronaldo and Co looked like running away with the game after two early goals but the visitors have not only hung on but also netted a goal of their own to keep things interesting.

The teams are back from the lemon break and the second half is underway in Riyadh. Al-Nassr now kicking from left to right and Al-Shabab the other way.

Al-Shabab draw level in the 53rd minute! Carlos Junior surges ahead before finishing clinically. Al-Nassr squander their two-goal advantage, and most of the credit has to go to the visiting side, who have mounted a spectacular comeback.

Al-Shabab are down to 10 men. Vincent Sierro sees red in the 67th minute, and Al-Nassr capitalize with Abdulrahman Ghareeb's goal in the 76th minute. Al-Alami regain the lead to their fans' relief, despite not playing all that well.

After six minutes of added time, the referee blows the final whistle and Al-Nassr have that winning feeling again. It was a rocky ride for the hosts, who conceded twice to squander their lead before a late red card for Al-Shabab helped Cristiano Ronaldo and Co find a winner.