Al Nassr Storms into the Final

DUBAI, UAE — In a match that began as a nightmare and ended as a masterclass, Al Nassr dismantled Al Ahli (Doha) 5–1 on Wednesday night at the Zabeel Stadium. The victory officially punches Al Nassr’s ticket to the AFC Champions League Two Final, fueled by a vintage hat-trick from French superstar Kingsley Coman.

The evening didn’t start according to the script for the Saudi giants. Just 10 minutes into the semi-final, Al Ahli’s Sekou Yansané silenced the travelling yellow wall, ghosting into the box to slot home a shock opener. For a brief moment, an upset felt possible.

The "Coman era" in Riyadh has been defined by his refusal to lose, and he proved why just 120 seconds later. In the 12th minute, Coman hammered home an equalizer that effectively broke Al Ahli’s spirit.

The momentum shifted entirely. By the 23rd minute, the Brazilian sensation Ângelo—who has been a revelation this season, made it 2–1 with a clinical finish. As the first half ticked into a marathon period of stoppage time, Coman struck again in the 45'+7 minute, ensuring Al Nassr walked into the tunnel with a commanding two-goal cushion.

The second half was a victory lap. Coman completed his hat-trick in the 63rd minute, showcasing the same world-class movement that once made him a hero at Bayern Munich. To put the finishing touches on the rout, Abdullah Al-Hamdan came off the bench to add a fifth in the 80th minute.

With this dominant display, Al Nassr moves on to face Japan's Gamba Osaka in the AFC Champions League Two final. If Coman maintains this "Finals DNA," the trophy cabinet in Riyadh is about to get a lot heavier.