Al-Nasr loses 3 consecutive matches in the Roshan League, repeating the 2020 scenario
Al-Nassr's first football team is going through a very critical phase in terms of results and performance, as the team continues to drop points in the Saudi Professional League during the current 2025-2026 season. The "Global" team suffered its third consecutive defeat, a dramatic scenario not seen at the Riyadh-based club for more than five seasons, raising serious questions about the real reasons behind this alarming decline and inconsistent performance during one of the most crucial and sensitive periods of the season.
Details of the negative streak and the derby's downfall
The spark of Al-Nassr's collapse began in the 13th round when the team fell to a 3-2 defeat against Al-Ahli in a classic match marked by significant fluctuations in performance and fatal defensive errors. The team had barely recovered from this setback when they suffered another blow in the 14th round against Al-Qadisiyah, losing 2-1 in a match where Al-Nassr's attack failed to capitalize on scoring opportunities. The final, painful blow for the fans came in the 15th round with a third defeat, this time against arch-rivals Al-Hilal, also losing 2-1 in the Riyadh derby, a match characterized by intense competition and decided by small details and mental focus in the final moments.
The ghosts of the 2020-2021 season return
This losing streak is Al-Nassr's first since the 2020-2021 season, a season Al-Nassr fans would rather forget, when the team lost three consecutive matches at the start of the campaign. The first loss was against Al-Fateh (2-1) in the first round, followed by a defeat against Al-Taawoun (1-0) in the second round, before the losses continued against Al-Shabab (2-1) in the third round. That period had a significant impact on the team's performance throughout that season and effectively ended their title aspirations early on.
The challenges of competition in the Roshan League and the impact of the results
This decline takes on particular significance and added gravity given the overall context of the current Saudi Professional League season, which is witnessing tremendous development and fierce competition fueled by substantial support and the attraction of world-class players. Losing nine points in three consecutive rounds, especially against direct rivals like Al-Hilal and Al-Ahli, significantly weakens Al-Nassr's title hopes and widens the gap with the league leaders, making a comeback much more difficult and requiring a monumental effort in the second half of the season.
This current decline points to clear technical challenges facing Al-Nassr's coaching staff, both in terms of defensive organization, which has conceded easy goals, and offensive effectiveness, which has been lacking in crucial moments. With the league entering its decisive stages, Al-Nassr finds itself needing a strong and immediate response to halt the losing streak and quickly regain its balance, especially since a continued decline could complicate its position not only in the title race but also in securing a spot in Asian competitions, which will only intensify the pressure from fans and the media in the coming period.
