Al-Ittihad Tops Al-Nassr 2-1 in Saudi Pro League

In a thrilling Saudi Pro League match, Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema both scored, but it was Steven Bergwijn's stoppage-time goal that secured a 2-1 victory for Al-Ittihad over Al-Nassr. The match featured intense competition between the two former Real Madrid teammates, with Benzema initially putting Al-Ittihad ahead in the 55th minute, followed just two minutes later by Ronaldo's equalizer, marking his 916th career goal. With this win, Al-Ittihad extends its lead at the top of the league table to five points, while Al-Nassr drops to fourth position, 11 points off the leaders. Ronaldo's goal marked his 10th in the current season, contributing to a total of 50 goals and assists for club and country in 2024. Despite their individual successes, the match outcome was crucial for the title race, emphasizing the ongoing rivalry and competitive spirit of the two players as they approach the twilight of their careers.