Match Report
Before the match
Al-Nassr came into the game with two wins, one draw and two defeats from their last five outings, scoring six goals and conceding nine. On 15 September, Al-Nassr recorded a 4-0 defeat visiting Al Ain.
The 15 September fixture (AFC Champions League) paired Al-Nassr with Al Ain. Al-Nassr lost 0-4 away from home, netting zero goals while conceding four. Playing away from home against Al Khaleej Saihat (Saudi Pro League), Al-Nassr finished 1-1 on 12 September. Their score comprised one goal, against one from the opposition. 9 September: Al-Nassr won 2-1 against Abha at home in Saudi Pro League, scoring two goals and allowing one. Against Al-Ittihad FC in Saudi Pro League, Al-Nassr scored one and conceded two on 5 September; the away from home result was 1-2. Al-Nassr's at home game on 28 August (Saudi Pro League) ended 2-1 against Al Taawon, with two goals for and one against.
Al Diriyah: two wins, two draws and one defeat over five games; six goals scored, four conceded. Abha were their latest opponents, at home on 13 September: a 0-0 draw; their biggest win in that spell was 3-0 away to Al-Ettifaq on 29 August.
Playing at home against Abha (Saudi Pro League), Al Diriyah finished 0-0 on 13 September. Their score comprised zero goals, against zero from the opposition. 9 September: Al Diriyah won 2-1 against Al-Fateh away from home in Saudi Pro League, scoring two goals and allowing one. Against Al-Qadisiyah FC in Saudi Pro League, Al Diriyah scored zero and conceded two on 3 September; the at home result was 0-2. Al Diriyah's away from home game on 29 August (Saudi Pro League) ended 3-0 against Al-Ettifaq, with three goals for and zero against. On 26 August, Al Kholood faced Al Diriyah in Saudi Pro League: Al Diriyah drew 1-1 at home, having scored one and conceded one.
After the match
Al-Nassr comfortably beat Al Diriyah 3-0 at Al-Awwal Park, Riyadh on 9 October 2026. Cristiano Ronaldo opened the scoring in the 23rd minute for Al-Nassr to make it 1-0. Samu Costa added to the tally in the 35th minute for Al-Nassr, set up by Joao Felix, to make it 2-0. With the 3rd goal, Al-Nassr extended the lead through Kingsley Coman 77 minutes into the game, set up by Sadio Mané, to make it 3-0. Chancel Mbemba (28') and Abdulaziz Al Faraj (47') were booked. Al-Nassr won; current ratings also favour them in this pairing, with a model probability of 85.8%. Expected goals put the gap at 2.5 to 0.66. Al-Nassr made four changes. Al Diriyah: two yellow cards. five changes were recorded for Al Diriyah. A clean sheet for Al-Nassr.