Al-Nassr defeated Al Fateh 3-0 on August 15, 2026, at Alawwal Park in Riyadh during Saudi Pro League Matchday 1, securing an opening victory in their title defense under new management without Cristiano Ronaldo available.
Brazilian Ângelo Gabriel scored the opener in the 37th minute, assisted by Salem Al Najdi. Portuguese João Félix added the second in the 40th minute, assisted by Sadio Mané. Portuguese Samú Costa completed the scoring in the 73rd minute, assisted by Abdullah Al-Hamdan.
Al-Nassr controlled proceedings after breaking the deadlock late in the first half and maintained dominance throughout a comfortable second period.
The result placed Al-Nassr first in the early 2026-27 Saudi Pro League table with three points from one match and a goal difference of plus three. Al Fateh sat 18th with zero points and a goal difference of minus three after the opening fixture.
Al-Nassr next plays Al Riyadh away on August 21, 2026, in Saudi Pro League Matchday 2.