Al Nassr continued their title challenge for the Saudi League as they defeated Al Ittihad. However, the game changed when the Tigers’ star Fabinho got sent off in the second half. It helped the Knights of Najd win the game 5-2 convincingly. But, at the end of the game, Sadio Mane revealed that he felt sorry for his ex-Liverpool teammate.

Fabinho is an integral part of the team, but Mane and Co hope they can win their next before the Saudi League goes on a break. On the other hand, Al Ittihad will have to sort out its strategy and regather itself ahead of its next game.

Al Nassr star Sadio Mane shows support for Fabinho after the game

Sadio Mane and Fabinho might be playing for two different Saudi clubs. However, amid the rivalry, there is no friendship lost between them. Sadio Mane scored two goals for the Knights of Najd in a sensational win. However, in the post-match interview, the Senegal star sympathized with his ex-Liverpool teammate. He said, “I am very sad that my friend Fabinho was sent off in the match.”

The Brazilian midfielder was bestowed the role of playing a center-back due to injury issues at the club. He had received a yellow card for a strong tackle in the 60th minute. It did not take long to make matters worse. Fabinho’s tackle in his box on Otavio saw the referee giving a penalty. Along with that, the referee also gave him the marching orders. Cristiano Ronaldo converted the penalty to make it 3-2. After that moment, Al Ittihad could not recover from the card. It led to Sadio Mane scoring two goals to add to the Tigers’ misery in front of their fans.

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Cristiano Ronaldo Ends Al Nassr’s 5-Year Disastrous Spell With a Win vs Karim Benzema’s Al Ittihad

However, the most buzzing talking point after the game became Sadio Mane after his sensational brace. 

Mane restores his instincts in front of the goal for Al Nassr

After their win against Al Ittihad, Al Nassr is now seven points behind leaders Al Hilal. They will need all their players to be at their best to keep competing for the title till the last match of the season. Sadio Mane is one of the important players of this team. He has rediscovered his scoring boots in the recent games for the Knights of Najd.

In the last three games, the Al Nassr star has scored two goals and created two assists in the league. Before, his two assists against Al Riyadh, he did not have a single-goal contribution in the last six games.

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The Al Nassr star hopes he and his team can continue this winning momentum in the next game against Al Taawoun. Will the Knights of Najd win the Saudi Pro League this season? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.