Al-Ittihad Overcomes Al-Nassr 3-2 in Title Race

Al-Ittihad staged a dramatic second-half comeback to defeat Al-Nassr 3-2 in a crucial Saudi Pro League match, significantly boosting their chances of clinching the league title by moving six points clear at the top. Al-Nassr took a 2-0 lead in the first half through Sadio Mane and Ayman Yahya, with Mane also involved in a handball controversy. After halftime, Al-Ittihad responded with goals from Karim Benzema and N'Golo Kante, capped off by Houssem Aouar's last-minute winner. Al-Nassr, despite dominating possession and early momentum, now face a setback in their hopes of qualifying for the AFC Champions League. The result further solidifies Al-Ittihad's position under Laurent Blanc, while Al-Nassr and Cristiano Ronaldo's title aspirations suffer another blow.