Without Ronaldo in squad, Al Nassr smashes Al Akhdoud in Saudi Pro League to break club record of biggest win
Already out of title contention, this victory helped Al Nassr climb to third place and reach 63 points from 31 matches in the league.
This was also the side's biggest win in the club's history. The previous record stood at Nassr's 8-0 win against Abha Club away from home last season in the league.
The match was already out of the host's reach after Nassr was leading four goals to nil at half-time. Jhon Duran scored a brace as Sadio Mane netted four. Ayman Yahya, Marcelo Brozovic, Mohammed Maran also got on the scoresheet.
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