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Cristiano Ronaldo Scores His 100th Saudi Pro League Goal

Al-Nassr enters on a four-match winning streak and averages 2.7 goals per game as it tries to keep pace with Al-Hilal.

  • On Thursday, Al-Nassr defeated Al-Shabab 4-2 to extend their Saudi Pro League lead to five points over Al-Hilal. João Félix scored a hat trick while Cristiano Ronaldo added a goal.
  • Cristiano Ronaldo recorded the 971st goal of his career with his 26th league goal of the season. The 41-year-old forward converted a cross from Sadio Mané to help secure the result.
  • Al-Nassr coach Jorge Jesus praised the team's performance and emphasized Ronaldo's impact. "Ronaldo is always dangerous going forward," Jesus said, noting the importance of small details in the derby.
  • Al-Hilal faces Al-Kholood on Friday before a critical Tuesday matchup against Al-Nassr. The result puts Al-Nassr on 82 points as the title race tightens with second-place Al-Hilal holding a game in hand.
  • Ronaldo seeks his first major trophy in Saudi Arabia since joining the club in 2023, with the Asian Champions League final scheduled for May 16. The club's trophy pursuit continues amid the ongoing league title race.
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Cristiano Ronaldo scores his 100th Saudi Pro League goal

Cristiano Ronaldo has scored his 100th Saudi Pro League goal as Al-Nassr beat Al-Shabab 4-2 to move five points clear at the top of the table.

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A hack-trick by Joao Félix and a goal by Cristiano Ronaldo gave Al Nassr an important home victory in front of Al Shabab (2-4) that leaves the painting led by Jorge Jesús a step away from the title of the League of Saudi Arabia that can assure if he defeats Al Hilal. If he does, it will be Cristiano Ronaldo's first league with Al Nassr's shirt. The 41-year-old Portuguese striker totaled 971 goals in his career and is closer than ever to being th…

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