Brendan Rodgers enjoyed a high-profile moment away from Celtic on Thursday night as his Al-Qadsiah side claimed a 2-1 victory over Al-Nassr.
The former Celtic manager has been working steadily since taking charge at Al-Qadsiah. This latest win has strengthened their position in the Saudi Pro League and added weight to Rodgers’ early impact at the club.
The match was played in Khobar and carried significance beyond the points gained. Al-Qadsiah showed control and organisation against a team packed with experience and star power.
For Rodgers, the performance reflected a clear plan and a disciplined approach from his players. It was a result that underlined his ability to set up a team to compete against elite opposition.
He said: (Al-Qadsiah), “We are very happy with today’s victory, and we dedicate it to our fans and to the people of Khobar, who truly deserve this win.
“We showed our capabilities against a big club like Al-Nassr. In the second half, we needed to improve our ball possession, and that is something we worked on throughout the match.
“We tried to force Al-Nassr to play long balls, and we asked our attackers to drop back and contribute defensively. All the players delivered an outstanding performance both offensively and defensively, and their tactical discipline was clearly evident.
“Our goal is to continue winning and to make this victory a strong motivation for achieving more positive results in the upcoming matchweeks of the Saudi Pro League.”
The victory leaves Al-Nassr sitting second in the league table. Al-Qadsiah now occupy fourth place and remain firmly in the race near the top.
Rodgers’ comments focused on structure and effort rather than individual moments. His emphasis on team shape and shared responsibility stood out after the final whistle.
The win over Ronaldo’s side will be seen as a marker for Al-Qadsiah’s ambitions this season. For Rodgers, it was another reminder that his approach can still deliver results at the highest level.
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