Al-Nassr edged out Al-Okhdood 1-0 in a tightly contested Saudi Pro League match on November 24th, 2023, at the Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Stadium. The winning goal came from Cristiano Ronaldo, who converted a 62nd-minute penalty, his 15th league goal of the season, maintaining his lead as the Saudi Pro League’s top scorer. Al-Nassr dominated possession but struggled to break down Al-Okhdood’s solid defense for much of the game. Al-Okhdood’s goalkeeper, Paulo Santos, made several crucial saves to deny Ronaldo and Sadio Mané, while their team effectively congested the midfield and limited Al-Nassr’s space, particularly in the first half. The penalty decision was contentious, with Al-Okhdood players protesting what they felt was a soft call, but the referee upheld the decision. The victory propels Al-Nassr to second place in the Saudi Pro League standings, narrowing the gap on leaders Al-Hilal, who have a game in hand following their 2-0 win over Al-Riyadh. Al-Nassr’s coach, Luis Castro, will be satisfied with the three points, despite a performance that wasn’t entirely convincing. Sadio Mané played significant minutes and was involved in several attacking moves. Al-Nassr next faces Al-Feiha, while Al-Okhdood will look to recover against Damac. Al-Okhdood are reportedly set to bolster their defensive capabilities in the January transfer window, acknowledging the intense competition in the Saudi Pro League, which features high-profile players like Karim Benzema and the injured Neymar.