Cristiano Ronaldo was among the goals once again for Al-Nassr in their meeting with Al Akhdoud, taking him to 48 efforts for the season.
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Portuguese superstar in fine formCould reach half-century in 2024Has major silverware in his sightsWHAT HAPPENED?
The Portuguese superstar appeared to have put his current employers in complete control of their latest Saudi Pro League fixture as they raced into a two-goal lead inside 15 minutes. They were to be pegged back by the 70th minute, but Marcelo Brozovic snatched a dramatic stoppage-time winner in a 3-2 victory.
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Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldo continues to do his bit when it comes to collecting positive results, with remarkable individual standards being maintained by the all-time great. His latest strike was not the most spectacular, but it was still important.
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Ronaldo knew little about his goal in truth, as the ball cannoned in off his knee from four yards out, but he was in the right place at the right time and has made a useful habit of that down the years – with there no sign of him slowing down at 39 years of age.