Cristiano Ronaldo just keeps doing it. At 41, the guy scored again for Al Nassr this week and with that, Ronaldo completed 100 Saudi Pro League goals.
It happened on the 7th, round 32 of the Saudi Pro League. Al Nassr beat Al Shabab 4-2. That win puts them on 82 points now. Five clear of Al Hilal, even though Hilal have played one game less. But to be honest, Al Nassr look like they want it more right now.
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Fast Start and Ronaldo Completed 100 Saudi Pro League Goal
The game started crazy. João Félix bagged two goals before 10 minutes were even up. Looked like a blowout. But Al Shabab didn’t just give up. Carrasco scored right before halftime and suddenly it was 2-1. Little bit nervy.
Then Ronaldo did what Ronaldo does. 75th minute, Mané sends a ball across the box, Ronaldo’s there and taps it in. 3-1. Simple finish, but big moment because Ronaldo completed 100 Saudi Pro League goal since he came to Saudi in winter 2023.
971 Career Goals and He’s Not Done
That’s 100 in the league, 127 total for Al Nassr in all games. He’s got 26 league goals just this season. Overall career? 971. He’s 41. Forty one. Let that sink in.
Jorge Jesus said after the match, “Ronaldo is always dangerous. Today proved it again.” Can’t really argue with that.
Al Shabab got one back late, Al Bulayhi made it 3-2. But Félix stepped up and scored a penalty to complete his hat trick. 4-2, game over.
After Ronaldo Completed 100 Saudi Pro League Goal, What Now?
Big week coming up. Al Nassr play Al Hilal on the 12th. Win that and the league title is pretty much done. First one for Ronaldo in Saudi if they pull it off.
Then there’s the ACL 2 final on the 16th vs Gamba Osaka. Chance to win in Asia too. After Ronaldo completed 100 Saudi Pro League goals, you feel like he wants both trophies. And honestly, who’s stopping him right now?
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