- Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 921st career goal, helping Al-Nassr secure a 2-1 victory over Al-Raed in the 18th round of the Saudi Pro League
- Ronaldo opened the scoring in the 35th minute and later assisted Nawaf Boushal for the visitors’ second goal early in the second half
- Al-Nassr moved up to third place in the standings with 38 points, trailing leaders Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad, who have 43 points each with a game in hand
Key Takeaways:
Cristiano Ronaldo scored the 921st goal of his career, leading Al-Nassr to a 1-2 away victory over Al-Raed in the 18th round of the Saudi Pro League. The Portuguese forward opened the scoring in the 35th minute after receiving a cross from Marcelo Brozović. Early in the second half, Ronaldo set up Nawaf Al-Boushail, who doubled the visitors’ lead.
921 🐐
AND COUNTING…… https://t.co/utBAim4bmt pic.twitter.com/pHZf8JF3rI— AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) January 30, 2025
Al-Nassr controlled most of the match but struggled to take an early lead. It wasn’t until the 35th minute that Ronaldo capitalized on a set-piece cross from Brozović, smartly redirecting the ball into the net. During the game, home fans attempted to taunt Ronaldo with chants of “Messi, Messi!”, but he responded by gesturing for them to continue. In the 47th minute, Ronaldo played a precise pass to Boushal, who entered the box and curled the ball into the far corner. Al-Raed managed a consolation goal through Amir Sayoud in the 76th minute.
The win moved Al-Nassr to third place in the SPL standings with 38 points. Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad remain at the top with 43 points each, both having played one game less than Al-Nassr. Since the start of the season, Ronaldo has recorded 15 goals and provided 3 assists in the Saudi Pro League.