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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.
It seems Al Nassr needs to bring in new players to strengthen their defense. Considering the attacks from strong teams like Al Ahli and others, Al Nassr certainly needs a lot of strong defenders. While Al Nassr's current defense might be sufficient against average teams, it will certainly be difficult to face strong teams.
You're absolutely right. Al Ahli always does things differently, especially in non-SPL matches. Now, Al Ahli will certainly try to defend their ACL trophy because they certainly want to please their fans again next season. I share your opinion, as I believe Al Ahli has the potential to be a serious competitor for strong teams like Ittihad, Al Qadisiyah, and Al Nassr. However, the upcoming SPL matches will certainly be more exciting, and I'm curious about when Al Nassr will face Al Ahli. Yes, many Al Nassr fans are certainly disappointed with Al Nassr right now because they were hoping for a better performance with the new formation. However, I have a feeling that Al Nassr has the potential to compete and perform better.