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Al Ittihad inch closer to Saudi Pro League title with hard-fought win over Al Nassr
Laurent Blanc's side, who can clinch a domestic double after reaching the King Cup final, extended their lead to 71 points, six ahead of Al Hilal, with four games remaining
- PUBLISHED: Thu 8 May 2025, 5:25 PM
Houssem Aouar scored a last-minute goal to help Al Ittihad complete a comeback and secure a 3-2 win over Al Nassr on Wednesday, taking them a step closer to clinching the Saudi Pro League title.
Sadio Mane opened the scoring for the home side after three minutes with a low shot.
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The Senegal international then assisted Ayman Yahya to make it 2-0 for Al Nassr in the 37th minute. The goal stood following a VAR review, even though the ball had touched Mane’s hand in the build-up.
Al Ittihad were the better side after the interval and Karim Benzema reduced the deficit with a header in the 49th minute.
Laurent Blanc's side equalised after a counter-attack, finished off by N'Golo Kante who slotted the ball into Al Nassr's net.
Algeria international Houssem Aouar, scored the winner in added time from close range following a cross by Moussa Diaby.
Al Ittihad, who can clinch a domestic double after reaching the King Cup final, extended their lead to 71 points, six ahead of Al Hilal, with four games remaining.
For Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr, now fourth with 60 points, the loss was a setback to their hopes of reaching the AFC Champions League elite next season, with only two teams qualifying from the league after Al Ahli of Saudi won the continental title last Saturday.