Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice as Al-Nassr beats Al-Najma 5-2
The Portuguese icon's clinical performance powered Al-Nassr to a commanding 5-2 victory against Al-Najma in the Saudi Pro League. Ronaldo secured a vital brace, moving closer to a historic career milestone.
With the match deadlocked at 2-2 in the 56th minute, Ronaldo stepped up to convert a clinical penalty. The goal restored Al-Nassr’s lead and shifted the momentum firmly back to the league leaders.
Eighteen minutes later, the veteran forward doubled his tally with a composed finish from open play. Although initially under review, the goal was officially confirmed following a VAR consultation.
Ronaldo has now reached an incredible 967 career goals, leaving him just 33 strikes away from the 1,000-goal mark. His relentless form remains the driving force behind Al-Nassr's title ambitions.
Following this victory, Al-Nassr sits firmly at the top of the standings. The club has accumulated 70 points after 27 rounds of the current campaign.
Translation by Iurie Tataru
