Al-Ittihad secured a victory over Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League Clasico on Saturday, September 5, handing their rivals their first league defeat of the season, according to يلاكورة.
The result marks a significant blow to Al-Nassr's title aspirations, as they had entered the match with a perfect record. The win for Al-Ittihad also ended what العربية described as the longest unbeaten run of coach Ange Postecoglou's tenure with Al-Nassr.
Kooora noted that Al-Ittihad's coach, Laurent Blanc, has now become a persistent problem for Al-Nassr, with this latest loss extending a difficult period for the club over the past 112 days. The report suggests Blanc has developed a tactical edge over his counterpart in their recent meetings.
One of the standout performers in the match was Al-Ittihad's El Yamiq, who, according to بوابة الشروق, was close to leaving the club before the game. His display in the Clasico, however, saw him seize the spotlight and play a key role in the victory.
The match was highly anticipated, with both sides fielding strong starting lineups, as reported by اليوم السابع before kickoff. The result reshapes the early title race, with Al-Nassr now chasing Al-Ittihad in the standings.
Attention now turns to how Al-Nassr responds to this setback in their upcoming fixtures, as they look to bounce back and close the gap at the top of the table.
