Ronaldo hits double on 100th appearance as Al Nassr extend league lead

Cristiano Ronaldo delivered another landmark performance, scoring twice on his 100th Roshn Saudi League appearance as Al Nassr cruised to a 5-2 victory over Al Najmah.

The win extends Al Nassr’s lead at the top of the table to six points, underlining their dominance as the title race intensifies.

Ronaldo rises to the occasion

Marking a century of league appearances, Ronaldo once again proved decisive.

With the game finely poised at 2-2, the Portuguese star stepped up to take control, converting from the penalty spot before adding a second with a clinical close-range finish.

His brace not only sealed the win but also took his league tally to 97 goals, while his overall career total edged closer to the historic 1,000 mark.

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Al Nassr respond to early shock

Despite their status as league leaders, Al Nassr were given an early scare. Rakan Al Tulayhi fired bottom-placed Al Najmah ahead just before half-time, threatening an upset.

But the hosts responded in style. Abdullah Al Hamdan equalised deep into stoppage time before Sadio Mane produced a brilliant solo effort to turn the game around before the break.

Second-half surge seals victory

Al Najmah briefly fought back after the restart, with Felipe Cardoso levelling the score early in the second half.

However, Ronaldo’s intervention shifted momentum decisively.

After his quick-fire double, Mane added another late goal to cap a dominant attacking display and seal a convincing 5-2 win.

Title charge gathers pace

The result extends Al Nassr’s winning streak to 13 matches, matching a club record, and strengthens their grip on the league summit.

With rivals Al Hilal and Al Ahli still chasing, the pressure remains, but Al Nassr’s consistency continues to set them apart.

Ronaldo chasing another Golden Boot

Despite missing recent matches through injury, Ronaldo remains firmly in the race for the league’s top scorer award.

He trails Julian Quinones and Ivan Toney but continues to close the gap with performances like this.

Having already won back-to-back Golden Boots, the veteran forward is once again proving age is no barrier to elite output.

The bigger picture

Ronaldo’s milestone night was more than symbolic; it was decisive.

As Al Nassr push for another league title, their captain continues to lead from the front, delivering in key moments and setting the standard for consistency.

With form, momentum, and experience on their side, Al Nassr look increasingly difficult to stop.

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