Al Nassr produced a dominant attacking display to secure a comprehensive 5-1 win over Al Ahli, overcoming an early setback to take full control of the contest and move a step closer to silverware in the AFC Champions League.
The match began at a frantic pace, with early drama inside the opening 10 minutes. Al Ahli were awarded a penalty after Inigo Martínez brought down Erik Exposito in the box.
However, Julian Draxler saw his effort saved brilliantly by Bento, keeping the scores level. Despite that reprieve, Al Nassr were caught moments later as Sekou Yansane fired the visitors ahead.
The response from the hosts was immediate though. Kingsley Coman equalised just two minutes later, finishing from close range after a well-worked move involving Angelo.
The Brazilian then turned scorer himself in the 23rd minute, guiding a precise finish into the bottom corner after being played through by Sadio Mane.
Al Nassr continued to push forward relentlessly, and their pressure paid off again deep into first-half stoppage time. Coman grabbed his second of the night with a clinical finish, sending his side into the break with a commanding 3-1 lead.
The second half followed a similar pattern, with Al Nassr dictating proceedings and creating a steady stream of chances. Mane struck the post from distance shortly after the restart, while Cristiano Ronaldo saw efforts blocked and narrowly missed the target as he looked to get on the scoresheet.
The fourth goal arrived in the 64th minute, as Coman completed his hat-trick with a composed finish following another incisive pass from Angelo, who was instrumental throughout.
Substitutions allowed Al Nassr to rotate without losing momentum, and they added further gloss to the scoreline in the 80th minute. Abdullah Al-Hamdan finished a swift counter-attack, again assisted by Angelo, to make it 5-1.
