Cristiano Ronaldo was once again decisive in Saudi Arabia and led Al-Nassr to the Saudi Pro League title with a memorable performance on the final day of the championship. The Portuguese striker led his team in a game full of pressure and ended up becoming the great figure of the night in Riyadh.
The Saudi club beat Damac 4-1 and ended a seven-year drought without winning the local league. In addition to the collective impact for Al-Nassr, the championship also represents a special moment for Cristiano Ronaldo, who finally managed to lift his first league title since his arrival in Saudi football in 2023.
Al-Nassr entered the final day tied on points with Al-Hilal and forced to win to secure the championship. The tension increased when Damac scored to make it 2-1, but the team led by its stars reacted quickly to maintain control of the match and the lead.
With his double, Cristiano Ronaldo reached 973 goals in his entire professional career and once again demonstrated validity at 41 years old. The Portuguese continues to expand his legacy in world football while adding a new trophy to a historic career.
Christian guides Al-Nassr’s title
CR7’s first goal came in the 62nd minute with a powerful free kick from the left side of the area. The Portuguese hit the ball into the net to make it 3-1 and restore calm to a stadium that was beginning to feel nervous after Damac’s stoppage time.
Cristiano’s performance did not end there. At minute 80 he appeared again inside the area with a forceful shot that sealed the final 4-1 and mathematically confirmed the championship for Al-Nassr in one of the most important nights of the Saudi season.
The equality of points with Al-Hilal kept the fight for the title open until the last moment. However, the tiebreaker favored Al-Nassr thanks to the results obtained in direct confrontations between both teams during the season.
The championship represents one of the most significant achievements for Cristiano Ronaldo since his arrival in Saudi Arabia. Beyond the trophy, the Portuguese arrives emotionally strengthened heading into the 2026 World Cup, remaining a protagonist and international reference despite the passing of the years.