Cristiano Ronaldo
at the double powered Al-Nassr to a historic 3-0 victory over Al Akhdoud,
securing a record-breaking tenth consecutive win in the Saudi Pro League.
The
Portuguese superstar’s brace, complemented by a goal from Joao Felix,
extended Al-Nassr’s perfect start to the 2025-26 season and opened a four-point
lead at the top of the table.
Cristiano Ronaldo
at the Double in Dominant First-Half Display
The match was
defined by Cristiano Ronaldo at the double with two clinical
first-half finishes.
He opened the scoring just past the half-hour mark,
tapping in from close range after a headed assist from Angelo Gomes.
Just
before halftime, he doubled the lead with a clever flick from a Marcelo
Brozovic pass, showcasing his enduring predatory instincts.
Ronaldo was denied
a seventh Saudi Pro League hat-trick by a narrow offside call in the second
half.
Al-Nassr’s Historic
Victory and Title Pursuit
The 3-0 win marks a
significant milestone for the club, setting a new record for consecutive
victories in the Saudi Pro League.
With 30 points from their first 10
matches, Al-Nassr has established a commanding lead over rivals Al-Hilal.
The team’s dominant performance, maintaining constant pressure and a clean
sheet, underscores their status as the team to beat this season as Cristiano
Ronaldo eyes his first league title in Saudi Arabia.
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Joao Felix Seals
the Win and Looks Ahead
The victory was
sealed in the dying moments by Joao Felix, who capped his
influential performance—which included assisting Ronaldo’s first goal—with a
fine finish from inside the box.
The win sets a powerful tone for the title
race, with Al-Nassr’s blend of veteran leadership from Ronaldo and creative
talent from players like Felix proving highly effective.
Source Information:
This match report is based on coverage from India Today, a major
international news outlet.
You can read their
full match report here:
Cristiano Ronaldo at the double! Superstar fires Al-Nassr to
record-breaking 10th successive win