Numbers from Al-Ittihad's classic win over Al-Nassr
Al-Ittihad secured a valuable victory over Al-Nassr with two goals to nil in the top clash of the fifth round of the Saudi Pro League, handing the first defeat to the global team this season.
Al-Ittihad scored two goals during the first 22 minutes of the match, a first in the history of encounters between the two teams in the Saudi Pro League, as the home side capitalized on their strong start.
Al-Ittihad ended Al-Nassr's consecutive winning streak under Australian coach Ange Postecoglou, after the team had achieved five consecutive victories in the Saudi Pro League and cup before losing the clásico.
Despite their defeat against Al-Ittihad, Al-Nassr continues to hold the record for the longest consecutive scoring streak in the history of the Saudi Pro League, and they now need just one more match to equal a prominent world record.
Al-Nassr need to score against Abha in the next round to reach 93 consecutive matches in which they have found the net at least once, continuing their pursuit of a global achievement.
If he succeeds in scoring against Abha, Al-Nassr will equal the record held by SL Benfica and CA River Plate, bringing them closer to writing a new chapter in the history of football.
On the other hand, Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo is experiencing a difficult beginning with Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League, having managed to score only two goals in his first four matches of the season.
Al-Ittihad maintains its unbeaten record, joining Al-Hilal and Al-Kholood as one of three clubs yet to lose in the Saudi Pro League.
Al-Nassr's upcoming match against Abha is particularly significant as they aim to return to winning ways while trying to maintain their scoring streak and continue chasing the world record.
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