Al-Nassr forward Joao Felix revealed the immense mental pressure Cristiano Ronaldo faced during his team's long-awaited title race. The victory secured on the final matchday of the Saudi Pro League ended the club's seven-year trophy drought. The Portuguese playmaker detailed his teammate's intense desire for victory and his inner struggles. This is reported by Goal.com .
Al-Nassr clinched the title in the 2025-26 season after a 4-1 victory over Damac, finishing two points ahead of Al-Hilal. In the decisive match, Cristiano Ronaldo scored a brace, while Sadio Mane and Kingsley Coman also added their names to the scoresheet. This success was of historic significance for the Riyadh club.
In an interview with Sport TV, Joao Felix said: "Cristiano worked very hard to win his first title here. I am with him every day and I know how much he suffered on this path and how much he wanted to win. After the final whistle, I hugged and congratulated him. It is not easy to become a champion with Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia; there are many factors beyond football here."
Speaking about his debut season, Felix stated he does not regret the decision to move to Saudi Arabia. He emphasized that the atmosphere in the team, the style of play, and his teammates have greatly helped his development. He also added that it would be fair if the Player of the Season award went to either him or Cristiano Ronaldo.
Now, the Al-Nassr stars will focus their attention on their national team duties. Joao Felix touched upon the World Cup, rating Portugal's chances highly: "We have a fantastic squad. If we get a bit of luck, I believe we can win the World Cup. We will rest for a bit and then start preparing with all our strength."
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