Cristiano Ronaldo continues to prove his class by scoring two crucial goals that helped Al Nassr defeat Al Khaleej 3-1 in Round 16 of the Saudi Pro League. This impressive performance brought the Portuguese superstar to 101 goals after 92 matches since joining the Middle Eastern club early in 2023.
Ronaldo officially surpasses the 100-goal mark in Al Nassr’s jersey (Source: Getty Images)
Memorable Match Highlights
At minute 65, CR7 delivered a burst of brilliance when he received the ball on the edge of the penalty area and fired accurately into the far corner. The powerful shot left goalkeeper Ibrahim Sehic completely helpless, opening the score for the visitors.
The 39-year-old forward did not stop there, adding another goal in the 8th minute of added time in the second half. He combined perfectly with Marcelo Brozovic to seal the 3-1 victory. This was a team effort goal as Ronaldo excellently positioned himself to tap the ball into an empty net from a teammate’s cross.
Impressive Statistics After Two Seasons
- 101 goals in 92 matches for Al Nassr (83 club goals, 18 national team goals)
- 919 goals in a professional career spanning 1,258 matches
- 13 goals in the 2024/2025 Saudi Pro League after 16 rounds
The entire Al Nassr team shares in the joy of victory (Source: Getty Images)
CR7’s Impact on Al Nassr
Despite being 39 years old, Ronaldo remains a key figure in the team:
- Responsible for 35% of Al Nassr’s total goals in the domestic league
- Scored in 5 out of the last 6 matches
- Maintains consistent form with 3.2 shots on target per game
Upcoming Schedule for the Team
Al Nassr is preparing for important upcoming matches:
- January 27: Host Al Fateh at home
- January 30: Travel to face Al Raed
- February 4: Compete in the AFC Champions League Elite against Al Wasl
With their current performance, Ronaldo’s team is currently ranked third in the standings, 11 points behind reigning champions Al-Hilal. The continued brilliance of CR7 remains a significant hope to help Al Nassr close the gap in the second half of the season.
Statistics updated as of January 22, 2025, according to Saudi Pro League and OPTA data
