Cristiano Ronaldo Hits 100 Saudi Pro League Goals as Al-Nassr Moves Closer to Title Glory |
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Cristiano Ronaldo reached a historic milestone Wednesday night, scoring his 100th goal in the Saudi Pro League as Al-Nassr defeated Al-Shabab 4-2 in a crucial match that strengthened their grip on the 2025-26 Roshn Saudi League title race. The Portuguese superstar's clinical finish in the 75th minute not only sealed the victory but also pushed Al-Nassr five points clear at the top of the table with just a handful of matches remaining.
Ronaldo, who joined Al-Nassr in December 2022, achieved the century in just 105 league appearances — an astonishing rate of nearly one goal per game. The 41-year-old now sits on 971 official career goals, just 29 shy of the iconic 1,000-goal mark that has long been his ultimate target. His latest strike came from a low cross by Sadio Mané, which he dispatched with a trademark first-time finish past the Al-Shabab goalkeeper.
João Félix stole some of the spotlight with a hat-trick, but all eyes were on Ronaldo as he celebrated his milestone in front of the traveling Al-Nassr faithful. The win keeps Al-Nassr firmly in pole position, with rivals Al-Hilal trailing by five points after 32 matches played. A victory in the upcoming derby against Al-Hilal could virtually seal the title for Ronaldo and his........