Ronaldo Scores as Al Nassr Dominates Al Riyadh 4-0
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Cristiano Ronaldo scored as Al Nassr defeated Al Riyadh 4-0, marking his 25th consecutive season with a goal.
- Al Nassr now leads the Saudi Pro League on goal difference after winning their first two matches.
- Ronaldo has now scored 103 league goals, equaling Mohammed Al-Sahlawi's record in the professional era.
Legendary striker Cristiano Ronaldo found the net as Al Nassr secured a dominant 4-0 victory over Al Riyadh on Friday, extending his remarkable scoring streak to 25 successive seasons. The Portuguese superstar's goal came in the 83rd minute, just 21 minutes after he came off the bench, converting a precise low cross from Ayman Yahya.
With this win, Al Nassr has claimed the top spot in the Saudi Pro League, surpassing rivals Al Hilal. Both teams have won their opening two games, but Al Nassr leads on goal difference. Abdulelah Al-Amri and Angelo Gabriel scored in the first half, with Joao Felix adding another in the 58th minute before Ronaldo's late strike.
Ronaldo's goal also brought his Saudi Pro League tally to 103 goals, drawing him level with Mohammed Al-Sahlawi as the league's top scorer in the professional era. This achievement further solidifies his status as one of the league's all-time greats.
Furthermore, Ronaldo has now surpassed Zlatan Ibrahimoviฤ, who previously shared the record for scoring in 24 consecutive seasons. Ronaldo's consistent goal-scoring form dates back to his teenage years with Sporting Lisbon, highlighting his enduring impact on the sport. Last season, he was the Saudi Pro League's leading scorer with 28 goals.
converting a low cross from Ayman Yahya into an effortless goal
Originally published by Times of Oman in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.