Ronaldo Shines with Brace as Al-Nassr Secure Tenth Consecutive Win
Cristiano Ronaldo led the charge as Al-Nassr clinched a historic 10th straight victory in the Saudi Pro League, with Joao Felix also making his mark on the scoresheet. Read on for a detailed recap of the thrilling match.

Cristiano Ronaldo starred with a brace on Saturday night as Al-Nassr registered a record 10th consecutive win in the Saudi Pro League. The Portuguese legend scored twice, while Joao Felix added a third, as the Saudi giants beat Al Akhdoud 3-0 and increased their lead over Al-Hilal at the top of the table to four points after collecting 30 from their first 10 outings in the 2025-26 campaign.Al-Nassr were the more dominant side since the start of the game and were constantly putting pressure on the Al Akhdoud penalty box as they aimed to pick up an early goal. After a few wasted opportunities, the hosts finally broke the deadlock just past the half-hour mark with Ronaldo delivering a clinical finish. The move started with Joao Felix sending a corner towards the near post as Angelo Gomes met the ball and headed it towards Ronaldo, who eagerly waited in the second post. As the ball came his way, the veteran forward tapped it into the net.At the stroke of half-time, Ronaldo completed his brace as he doubled his side's lead with yet another quality finish. Marcelo Brozovic received a pass at the edge of the box as the midfielder entered the penalty area and squared it towards his captain as the Portuguese icon flicked the ball into the net with the side of his ankle, totally deceiving his marker and the opposition goalkeeper. Al-Nassr came close to adding a third to their tally at the start of the second half as Kingsley Coman attempted a shot on goal only to see his effort hit the crossbar and go out of play. In the 55th minute, the visitors appealed for a penalty after their forward Blaz Kramer went down on the ground following a challenge from Al-Nassr custodian Nawaf Alaqidi, who came out of his line to stop the striker. The referee called for a VAR check, where it was detected that Kramer was in an offside position when he received the through ball.Ronaldo almost had his seventh hat-trick in the Saudi Pro League in the 66th minute when he pushed the ball into the net from Sultan Al-Ghannam's inch-perfect cross but after a VAR check, it was found that Al-Ghannam was offside when he received the pass from Joao Felix. After playing key roles in the team's first two goals, Felix finally got his name on the scoresheet as he added a third to the team's tally in the dying moments of the match with a picture-perfect finish from inside the box. Al-Nassr maintained their 100 per cent record in the Saudi Pro League as they scripted by registering their 10th consecutive league victory on Saturday and extended their lead at the top to four points. It was Ronaldo's night once again as he powered Al-Nassr to a record 10th consecutive win in the Saudi Pro League on Saturday. The veteran forward, as usual, was clinical in front of the goal as he added two more goals to is tally in the 2025-26 campaign. He was unlucky to miss out on his seventh Saudi Pro League hat-trick. The Al Akhdoud defenders did a commendable job in the first 30 minutes of the match as they withstood the intensity of the Al-Nassr attacks. However, they started to crumble after Ronaldo broke the deadlock and then went totally haywire thereafter. Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reporting
Dominant Al-Nassr Secure Early Lead
Al-Nassr showcased their dominance from the start, relentlessly pressuring the Al Akhdoud defense. The breakthrough came in the 30th minute when Ronaldo coolly slotted home a corner delivered by Joao Felix, putting the hosts ahead.
Ronaldo's Clinical Finishing Doubles the Lead
The Portuguese star extended the lead just before halftime with a superb finish, courtesy of a precise pass from Marcelo Brozovic. Ronaldo's composure in front of goal proved decisive as he notched his second of the night.
VAR Drama and Near-Misses
The second half was filled with VAR drama, as both sides saw penalty decisions go against them. Al-Nassr came close to adding a third goal, with Kingsley Coman hitting the crossbar early on. Ronaldo also had a goal disallowed for offside.
Felix Seals the Deal
Joao Felix capped off a stellar performance by finding the net late in the game, sealing a comprehensive 3-0 victory for Al-Nassr. The win solidified their position at the top of the table, with Ronaldo once again leading the charge.
Ronaldo's Impact and Unfortunate Misses
With two goals to his name, Ronaldo showcased his predatory instincts and unwavering quality in front of goal. Despite narrowly missing out on a hat-trick, his contributions were instrumental in Al-Nassr's record-breaking win.
