Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo made a remarkable comeback after a brief injury break, scoring two goals to lead Al-Nassr to a 5-2 victory over Al-Najma and extend their lead at the top of the Saudi Pro League by six points. This match also marked Ronaldo’s 100th league appearance for the club, adding significance to the 41-year-old’s impressive performance.
Ronaldo had been sidelined with a hamstring injury, causing him to miss Portugal’s FIFA World Cup warm-up matches. Despite the break, he showed no signs of slowing down and increased his career goal tally to an impressive 967 goals, emphasizing his crucial role in Al-Nassr’s title pursuit this season.
In the game, Al-Nassr dominated the first half but faced a setback when Al Tulayhi scored for Al-Najma in the 44th minute. However, Al-Nassr responded strongly, scoring twice before halftime to take control of the match.
After the break, Cardoso equalized for Al-Najma, but Ronaldo restored Al-Nassr’s lead with a penalty in the 56th minute. He later added another goal, securing his 23rd league goal of the season. This victory gives Al-Nassr a valuable four-point lead over Al-Hilal at the top of the table, with their title hopes still alive.