Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang delivered a late blow to Al Nassr’s title hopes with a decisive goal that sealed a 2-1 victory for Al Qadsiah in a tightly contested Saudi Pro League fixture.
Turki Al-Ammar gave the home side a deserved lead in the 35th minute, capitalising on Al Qadsiah’s control of possession and aggressive pressing in the first half.
Al Nassr, featuring attacking stars Sadio Mané and Cristiano Ronaldo, struggled to break through until the closing stages of the match.
With just six minutes of regular time remaining, Mané levelled the score with a well-taken finish, seemingly salvaging a point for the visitors.
Sadio Mané qui égalise 🤩🥳pic.twitter.com/Lsan8UJw5y
— 𝓓𝓮𝓶𝓫𝓪 🇸🇳 🇵🇸🦍 (@DiopPapaDemba) April 18, 2025
However, the momentum shift was short-lived.
Barely three minutes after Mané’s equaliser, Aubameyang pounced on a defensive lapse to restore Al Qadsiah’s advantage, rifling the ball past the Al Nassr goalkeeper to send the home fans into raptures.
The former Arsenal and Barcelona striker’s decisive contribution left Al Nassr reeling and unable to respond before the final whistle.
Aubameyang’s performance proved crucial in a match where his leadership and experience made the difference.
His goal ensured that Al Qadsiah collected all three points and further complicated Al Nassr’s efforts to chase down the league’s top two.
Al Nassr, who have already endured a mixed season despite the presence of global icons like Ronaldo and Mané, once again fell short in a critical moment.
Their inability to close out games or capitalise on their attacking firepower has left them trailing behind in the title race.
The result is a setback not only in terms of points dropped but also in momentum, as Al Nassr had been seeking a late-season push to close the gap at the top of the table.
AUBAMEYANG SCORED THE WINNING GOAL AGAINST RONALDO’S AL NASSR 😂😂😂
— ACE (fan) (@FCB_ACEE) April 18, 2025
Meanwhile, Al Qadsiah’s victory is a significant boost as they continue their impressive campaign.
Aubameyang, who has enjoyed a resurgence in form since joining the Saudi outfit, once again demonstrated his value in high-stakes moments.
With the season entering its final stretch, Al Nassr will need to regroup quickly if they are to mount a serious challenge.
For Al Qadsiah, this win serves as both a statement and a confidence boost as they look to finish strongly.
