Joao Felix Fires Al Nassr Past Neom in Saudi Pro League

Al Nassr strengthened their position near the top of the Saudi Pro League with a 1-0 victory over Neom at Al Awal Park in Riyadh on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Joao Felix scored the decisive goal in the second half, securing three points for the hosts in the competition's 10th round despite Cristiano Ronaldo missing a penalty before halftime.

According to reports from Ysscores and Goal.com, the result lifted Al Nassr to 22 points and kept the Riyadh club in third place in the standings. Neom remained on 16 points after failing to find an equalizer.

Ronaldo had an opportunity to put Al Nassr ahead during first-half stoppage time, but the Portuguese forward sent his penalty wide of the post. His missed spot kick left the hosts without a goal at the break and added pressure on the team's attack.

Felix eventually broke the deadlock after the interval, converting a pass into a powerful strike that beat the Neom defense. Reports differed slightly on the timing of the goal: Ysscores placed it in the 59th minute, while Goal.com reported the finish in the 61st minute.

The goal secured the victory for Al Nassr and prevented Neom from earning a point despite the visitors' efforts to respond before the final whistle. Felix's contribution also continued a productive run since joining the Saudi club.

According to Goal.com, Felix has recorded nine goal contributions in 11 matches across all competitions, comprising five goals and four assists. His latest finish further added to his attacking output as Al Nassr pursued a higher position in the league standings.

Goal.com also compared the technique and power of Felix's strike with Arda Guler's goal for Real Madrid against Sevilla in the ninth round of the Spanish league. The comparison centered on the similarity between the two long-range finishes.