A commanding 5-goal victory with a 2-point lead, Cristiano Ronaldo scores a penalty to reach 965 career goals; Al Hilal lost direction after Ronaldo's strike boycott.

At 3 a.m. Beijing time on February 26, in the rescheduled 10th round of the Saudi Pro League, Al Nassr faced Najma Sports away.

During the first half, Ronaldo won a penalty and scored it himself, achieving goals in four consecutive matches and reaching his 965th career goal. Coman increased the advantage, and Inigo scored from distance, giving Al Nassr a 3-0 lead at halftime; in the second half, Ronaldo set up Mané’s goal, and Inigo completed his double.

In the end, Al Nassr swept Najma Sports 5-0 on the road, securing their ninth consecutive league win and an 11-match winning streak across all competitions. They are surging ahead with 58 points, leading the Saudi Pro League by 2 points.

In this match, 41-year-old Ronaldo contributed both a goal and an assist, earning a rating of 7.8, tied for second with Mané and Coman, only behind Inigo’s 9.7. Since returning from his strike, Ronaldo has been in excellent form, scoring in four straight games, fighting hard for his milestone 1000th goal and for his first title with Al Nassr, pursuing his dream relentlessly.

In stark contrast to Ronaldo's success is Al Hilal. While Ronaldo leads Al Nassr's charge, Al Hilal—now coached by Inzaghi and strengthened by Benzema—seems lost after Ronaldo’s strike incident. This former Saudi Pro League powerhouse has gone two league matches without a win, dropping 4 points in those games, losing the top spot, and falling to third place. It shows that only those who strive can win: Ronaldo battles fiercely for his first Saudi league title, while Al Hilal faces an eclipse, dim and fading.