Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Al Nassr takes the top spot in the standings

Cristiano Ronaldo reaffirmed his elite status by scoring two goals, helping Al Nassr defeat Al Hazem 4-0 and climb to first place in the Saudi Pro League following the most recent fixture.

Entering the home match, Al Nassr faced pressure to win to keep their advantage in the title race. Ronaldo responded perfectly at the right moment. In the 13th minute, from a crowded penalty area pass by Kingsley Coman, CR7 controlled the ball neatly with his right foot before firing a precise left-footed shot into the far corner. VAR reviewed for offside before confirming the goal. This also marked a special milestone in Ronaldo’s career as he reached 500 goals scored since turning 30 years old.

Al Nassr did not ease up, maintaining pressure. In the 30th minute, Coman put his name on the scoresheet after a quick combination with Joao Felix, making it 2-0. Before halftime, Ronaldo found the net again but the goal was disallowed for offside.

In the second half, the home team completely dominated. Despite having a few goals ruled out by the assistant referee for offside, Ronaldo showed persistence and a lethal scoring instinct. In the 77th minute, Angelo Gabriel made an impressive solo run from his own half before scoring to extend the lead to 3-0, effectively sealing the fate of Al Hazem.

At the 80th minute, Ronaldo completed his brace. Receiving a short pass from Coman on the left side of the penalty area, he unleashed a decisive angled shot that beat the opposing goalkeeper. VAR checked again, and the goal was confirmed, securing a convincing 4-0 victory.

This win marked Al Nassr’s eighth consecutive victory in the domestic league, allowing them to move one point ahead of Al Hilal in the standings, especially as their rival was held to a 1-1 draw by Al Ittihad despite playing with a numerical advantage for most of the match.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s performance once again confirmed his timeless impact. Beyond being a spiritual leader, CR7 directly influences outcomes with crucial goals. In this fiercely competitive title race, Ronaldo’s consistent form will be key to helping Al Nassr maintain their edge during the decisive phase of the season.