Cristiano Ronaldo Nets Cracking Goal After Missing Penalty in Al Nassr Match
- Al Nassr made easy work of Al Fateh on home soil Saturday night, cruising to a dominant 5–1 victory
- The win extended their perfect start to the season and widened their lead at the top of the Saudi Pro League to four points
- The game was a rollercoaster of emotions for Cristiano Ronaldo who experienced both frustration and triumph within moments
Al Nassr took on Al Fateh in the Saudi Professional League, a clash between the league leaders and a struggling side, with Cristiano Ronaldo once again stealing the spotlight.
The Portuguese superstar produced a stunning goal to help Al Nassr cruise to a commanding 5–1 victory.
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The ex-Real Madrid star forward had an early chance to put his side ahead from the penalty spot after a handball was confirmed by VAR in the 58th minute.
Ronaldo confidently stepped up and struck the ball with power toward the post, but goalkeeper Bukhari guessed right and pulled off an excellent save.
Watch Ronaldo's penalty miss below:
Undeterred, Ronaldo responded in trademark fashion just moments later with a moment of brilliance.
After collecting a precise pass from Sadio Mané outside the box, CR7 controlled the ball expertly before unleashing a stunning right-footed strike into the top corner.
It was an unstoppable effort and a perfect redemption, giving Al Nassr a 2–1 lead.
The goal, beautifully assisted by Mané, reignited Al Nassr’s momentum and showcased Ronaldo’s relentless determination.
Watch Ronaldo's goal below:
The strike lifted Al Nassr’s confidence as they began to dictate play, controlling possession and carving out more chances.
Ronaldo’s contribution to Al Nassr didn’t end there. In the 68th minute, he assisted Joao Felix for the team’s third goal.
The young forward pulled off an impressive solo effort to extend the lead, which was later sealed with another goal from Felix and one from Kingsley Coman.
With the win, Al Nassr tighten their grip at the top of the table, moving clear with 15 points.
Cristiano Ronaldo reaches 800 club goals
Beyond inspiring his team to victory, Cristiano Ronaldo achieved a historic milestone, netting his 800th career goal at club level at the age of 40.
It’s an astonishing feat that adds yet another chapter to his unparalleled legacy, and the Portuguese icon shows no signs of slowing down.
With this strike, Ronaldo’s tally now stands at 949 total goals across club and international competitions, edging him ever closer to the mythical 1,000-goal mark.
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That pursuit could soon cement his status as the greatest goalscorer in football history.
If he maintains this blistering form, Al Nassr look poised for another dominant campaign both in Saudi Arabia and on the continental stage.
Ronaldo’s leadership, paired with the growing chemistry between Sadio Mané and João Félix, could make Al Nassr one of the most feared attacking trios in world football this year.
With their victory over Al Fateh, Al Nassr extended their perfect run in the Saudi Pro League, maintaining top spot with 15 points.
They now enjoy a comfortable cushion at the summit, four points clear of Al Hilal and five ahead of Al Ittihad.
The schedule, however, remains relentless. In just four days, Sportskeeda reporst that Al Nassr will travel to India to face FC Goa on Wednesday for Matchday 3 of the AFC Champions League II group stage.
They’ll then resume domestic action on Saturday against Al Hazm, before turning their attention to a crucial King Cup of Champions Round of 16 showdown with Al Ittihad next week.
Ronaldo tops forbes’ 2025 list
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Cristiano Ronaldo continues to reign supreme as the world’s highest-paid footballer in 2025, proving that even at 40, he is on top.
Source: YEN.com.gh
