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It's actually not surprising to see Al-Ahli win the final. It's not that I think Al-Ahli are stronger than Al-Nassr, but I think we've noticed since last season that Al-Ahli were like a different team when they reached the final and played in the final.
We remember in the AFC Asian Cup last season, Al-Ahli even beat Al-Hilal in the semifinals. And then in the final, we saw Al-Ahli beat Kawasaki Frontale. Their mentality always seems to be better in competitions other than the SPL itself. In the SPL, we often see Al-Ahli being inconsistent. But in other competitions, Al-Ahli really can't be underestimated. Their strength is difficult to overcome. I'm sad that Al-Nassr failed again. But I think both teams fought well.
Al Ahli has once again added to their trophy collection by defeating Al Nassr. They continue their positive trend, indicating their performance remains very stable. At first glance, Al Ahli often displays different performances in other competitions, their strengths are difficult to predict, and in my opinion, this shows that their investment in developing squad depth seems to be paying off. This season, Al Ahli will likely be a serious contender in the Saudi Pro League, while also attempting to defend their AFC Champions League trophy.
On the other hand, Al Nassr has still failed, and that is certainly very disappointing. Many people expected Al Nassr to succeed after overhauling their squad and appointing a new manager this season. I think Jorge Jesus will have to work twice as hard to lead Al Nassr to future trophies. I think Jorge Jesus still needs to recruit new players in the defense sector, so that they don't concede goals easily and will increase their chances of winning every match.