Al-Nassr fans were left in awe of Joao Felix’s performance as he played a crucial role in helping Cristiano Ronaldo’s side secure a 3-1 victory over Al-Fayha. The match started off with Ronaldo missing a penalty in the first half, followed by an own goal from Abdulelah Al-Amri that gave the home team the lead just before half-time. It seemed like a frustrating result for Al-Nassr, but they managed to turn things around in the second half.
Sadio Mane scored in the 72nd minute to level the score, but Ronaldo missed another opportunity to score shortly after. However, a corner kick led to Joao Felix unleashing a powerful shot from outside the box, which hit the post and deflected off the Al-Fayha goalkeeper, Orlando Mosquera, to find the back of the net.
In the 81st minute, January signing Abdullah Al-Hamdan replaced Ronaldo and sealed the victory four minutes later with a goal assisted by Felix. The fans were quick to shower praise on the former Chelsea star for his impactful performance on the field.
Felix, who expressed his desire to become a champion with Al-Nassr earlier in the season, emphasized his focus on winning games and titles. He mentioned, “I want to help the team, I want to win games. And, above all, I want to be champion.” Al-Nassr now leads the Saudi Pro League with 61 points, positioning themselves ahead of Al-Hilal and Al-Ahli.
In a recent interview with the SPL website, Joao Felix shared his perspective on personal stats, stating that he does not prioritize scoring goals or providing assists. He emphasized the importance of team success and collective efforts in achieving their goals. While Felix has scored 13 goals in 24 SPL matches, Ronaldo has netted 21 goals in 22 matches, showcasing their individual contributions to the team’s success.
The victory against Al-Fayha further solidified Al-Nassr’s position at the top of the league table, with Ronaldo and Felix playing instrumental roles in the team’s journey towards potential silverware. As the season progresses, the duo’s partnership continues to flourish, driving the team towards their ultimate goal of championship glory.
