The football world focused on Abu Dhabi yesterday as Al-Nassr FC faced Al Wahda FC in a high-intensity mid-season friendly, with the Saudi club securing a 4-2 victory.1 The match, played on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, featured a frantic first half and a goal from captain Cristiano Ronaldo.2
Match Summary
| Team | Score | Goal Scorers |
| Al Wahda FC | 2 | Facundo Kruspzky, Dušan Tadić (P) |
| Al-Nassr FC | 4 | Cristiano Ronaldo, Kingsley Coman, Haroune Camara, Saad Al Nasser |
Result: Al-Nassr FC won 4-23
Highlights and Key Moments
- Ronaldo on the Scoresheet: Cristiano Ronaldo opened the scoring early for Al-Nassr, slotting home a finish following a clever short corner routine in the 12th minute.4 He was substituted at halftime as a precautionary measure, disappointing the large crowd in attendance.
- Frantic First Half: The opening 45 minutes saw a flurry of goals.5 Al-Wahda equalized twice, first through a well-placed finish from Facundo Kruspzky and again just before the break via a penalty successfully converted by Dušan Tadić.6
- Coman’s Strike: Al-Nassr initially regained the lead through a powerful strike by French star Kingsley Coman before the second Al-Wahda equalizer.7
- Second Half Decider: After the halftime break, Al-Nassr regained control without Ronaldo. Haroune Camara scored a go-ahead goal in the 55th minute, and Saad Al Nasser sealed the victory with the team’s fourth goal in the 78th minute.
The friendly was held during the Saudi Pro League’s winter break as both clubs maintained fitness and match sharpness.
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