Cristiano Ronaldo scored in the 9th minute as Al Nassr hosted Al Kholood tonight.
A second Al Nassr goal was disallowed three minutes after Ronaldo opened the scoring.
Julien Domingues equalized for Al Kholood in the 17th minute to make it 1-1.
Al Nassr are defending champions. They sit two points behind leaders Al Hilal.
Ronaldo missed Portugal duty but was free to play. He started and scored tonight.
Ange Postecoglou joined in the summer. Wins since the break eased early pressure.
Mane, Joao Felix and Al-Hamdan started with Ronaldo. Al-Ghannam missed out injured.
The visitors had lost four league games in a row and conceded 13 goals before tonight.
Al Nassr's Monday Champions League game was postponed when Al Wasl did not travel.
Al Hilal lost at home to Neom and fell to Al Shamal in the Champions League this week.
A win keeps Al Nassr on Al Hilal's heels. The leaders face Al Fateh on Saturday night.
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