Some nights, the biggest names get a break. That’s exactly what happened for Al Nassr in their latest King’s Cup match. Coach Jorge Jesus decided to rest Cristiano Ronaldo. Still, his squad handled business on Tuesday, beating second-division team Jeddah 4-0 on the road. It was a comfortable win, securing their spot in the Round of 16.
With Ronaldo enjoying a well-deserved night off from the substitutes’ bench, another Portuguese star seized the spotlight. João Félix, often playing in Ronaldo’s shadow, stepped onto the pitch in the 63rd minute. The score already read 2-0. An early own goal by Al Rahi and a Wesley strike had put them ahead. Félix didn’t waste any time. Just eight minutes after entering, he found the net, pushing the lead to 3-0. He wasn’t done yet, though. In the 89th minute, Félix turned provider, setting up Mohamed Simakan for the final goal. That made it a comfortable 4-0 win for Jorge Jesus’s Riyadh team.
This recent performance isn’t just a flash in the pan for Félix. It marks his second consecutive game scoring for Al Nassr. In the previous league match, he truly put on a show. He bagged two goals and dished out an assist in a big 5-1 victory against Al Riyadh. His season totals are looking quite good for the Portuguese international. He’s now tallied six goals and two assists. That’s in just seven games for Al Nassr this season. Talk about making an impression.