A Historic Night in Hong Kong
The 2025 Saudi Super Cup final delivered unforgettable drama as Al Ahli Saudi Club lifted the trophy after defeating Al Nassr on penalties (5–3). The clash, held at Hong Kong Stadium on August 23, 2025, ended in a 2–2 draw before heading into a nail-biting shootout.
Match Highlights
• ⚽ Cristiano Ronaldo opened the scoring for Al Nassr with a penalty in the 40th minute, marking his 100th goal for the club.
• ⚽ Just before half-time, Franck Kessié equalized for Al Ahli after a brilliant assist from Enzo Millot.
• ⚽ In the 82nd minute, Marcelo Brozović restored Al Nassr’s lead.
• ⚽ Only minutes later, Roger Ibañez scored a powerful header for Al Ahli after a precise corner kick by Riyad Mahrez.
In the penalty shootout, Al Ahli converted all their kicks, while Al Nassr missed one attempt, handing the title to Al Ahli.
The Significance of the Victory
• This is Al Ahli’s second Saudi Super Cup title, the first being in 2016.
• The win comes only months after their Asian Champions League Elite triumph in May 2025, marking an incredible year for the club.
• Despite Ronaldo’s record-breaking goal, he continues his trophy drought with Al Nassr, fueling comparisons with Lionel Messi’s success at Inter Miami.
Key Reactions and Analysis
• Ivan Toney, Al Ahli’s striker, expressed frustration about the team’s treatment in Hong Kong, calling it “unfair,” but used it as motivation to win.
• Sports analysts highlighted Al Ahli’s balanced squad depth, tactical discipline, and ability to respond quickly under pressure as key reasons behind the victory.
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