Saudi Pro League’s Roshn concluded its historic 2025-2026 season, and the finale was thrilling by all measures. Al-Nassr claimed the title after a long wait, Al-Hilal finished the season undefeated but came in second, and Al-Ittihad exited the season with a bitter loss. Here are the highlights.
🏆 Al-Nassr crowned Roshn League champions — Ronaldo makes history
Al-Nassr secured the Saudi Pro League title for the 2025-2026 season with a commanding 4-1 victory over Damac in the final matchday. This was Al-Nassr’s 11th league title and their first since 2019.
Cristiano Ronaldo (41 years old) was the undisputed star of the match — scoring two goals, the first from a stunning free-kick in the 63rd minute, and the second from a follow-up in the 81st minute. Ronaldo ended the season having added the Saudi title to his trophy cabinet, which already includes titles in England, Spain, and Italy, as well as five UEFA Champions League titles.
Al-Nassr finished the season with a total of 86 points after 34 matches, just two points ahead of runners-up Al-Hilal (84 points).
- Al-Nassr: 86 points — Champions 🥇
- Al-Hilal: 84 points — Runners-up 🥈
- Al-Qadsiah: 77 points — 4th place
- Al-Ittihad: 55 points — 5th place
- Relegation: Damac, Al-Najma, Al-Ahda
🔵 Al-Hilal — an unbeaten season but runners-up
In a strange twist, Al-Hilal finished the entire season without a single loss — 34 matches, no defeats — yet ended up in second place, just two points behind. The team, led by Italian manager Simone Inzaghi, delivered a strong season but it wasn’t enough for the title.
On another note, the Saudi Football Federation’s Disciplinary and Ethics Committee fined Al-Hilal 500,000 Saudi Riyals and banned them from participating in the 2026-2027 Saudi Super Cup due to their withdrawal from the current edition due to player fatigue following the FIFA Club World Cup.
⚪ Al-Ittihad exits the season with a heavy loss
Al-Ittihad’s finale was extremely harsh — a 5-1 loss to Al-Qadsiah on matchday 34 at the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Stadium in Jeddah. Al-Qadsiah shone thanks to Julian Kyei’s hat-trick, with additional goals from Musab Al-Juwayr and Mohammed Abu Shamat. Al-Ittihad’s only goal came from a penalty by Youssef En-Nesyri.
This result left Al-Ittihad with 55 points in fifth place, while Al-Qadsiah finished the season in fourth with 77 points. The future of manager Sergio Conceição at Al-Ittihad has become uncertain, with reports suggesting a possible mutual departure.
🌍 Saudi National Team preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The Saudi National Team is gearing up strongly for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Defender Saud Abdulhamid will join the team’s camp in the United States after resolving his passport issue. The Green Falcons are scheduled to play friendly matches against Ecuador, Puerto Rico, and Senegal in preparation for the tournament.
In a notable development, the Public Investment Fund (PIF) has signed on as an official supporter of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, reflecting the Kingdom’s commitment to
Saudi Arabia is making significant investments in sports and is preparing to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup.
🔄 Transfer Market — First Moves
With the season over, clubs in the Roshn League have started early moves in the summer transfer market:
- Al-Hilal is seeking to sign Italian defender Francesco Acerbi from Inter Milan at the request of coach Inzaghi
- Al-Nassr may lose Kingsley Coman, who is considering a return to Europe, with Turkish club Galatasaray showing interest in his services
- Al-Ittihad is looking for a striker from Borussia Dortmund, which could pave the way for the departure of Youssef En-Nesyri
- Al-Qadsiah extended the contract of their star Julian Kyei after his impressive season
📊 Final Standings Table — Top Positions
| Position | Club | Points |
| 🥇 1 | Al-Nassr | 86 |
| 🥈 2 | Al-Hilal | 84 |
| 🥉 3 | — | — |
| 4 | Al-Qadsiah | 77 |
| 5 | Al-Ittihad | 55 |
An exceptional season by all measures. Al-Nassr returned to the top of the podium after 7 years, and Ronaldo proved he is still capable of making a difference at the age of 41. Now, all eyes are on the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the new season of the Roshn League.
