In a thrilling match on Thursday, João Félix showcased his scoring prowess by netting a hat trick, leading Al Nassr to a 4-2 victory over Al Shabab in the Saudi Pro League. Félix's early goals put Al Nassr two ahead within the first 10 minutes. Although Yannick Carrasco pulled one back for Al Shabab before halftime, Cristiano Ronaldo restored the two-goal cushion. Despite a late goal from Ali Al-Bulayhi for Al Shabab, Félix's penalty sealed the win. With this victory, Al Nassr sits atop the league with 82 points, five ahead of second-place Al Hilal, who have a game in hand. The two teams are set to clash again on May 12, which could be pivotal for the title race. Additionally, Al Nassr is poised to compete for silverware in the Asian Champions League Two final against Gamba Osaka on May 16. Ronaldo's goal marks his 971st career goal across all competitions, including 26 for Al Nassr this season.