Cristiano Ronaldo once again showed his weight in decisive moments and led Al-Nassr to the Saudi Pro League title with a double against Damac on the last day. The Saudi team won 4-1 and ended a seven-year drought without winning the local championship.
The Portuguese scored the goal that definitively led to victory in the 62nd minute with a powerful free kick from the left side of the area. His shot made the score 3-1 and restored peace to Al-Nassr who needed to secure victory to stay in the fight for the title.
Cristiano reappeared in the 80th minute with a stunning shot inside the area to seal the final 4-1 and spark the celebration at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh. With this doublet, CR7 reached 973 goals in his entire professional career and expanded his historic mark as the top scorer in world football.
🏆🇸🇦 GOAL FROM CRISTIANO RONALDO AND AL NASSR IS LEAGUE CHAMPION IN ARABIA. pic.twitter.com/86UPPADf7p
— Sudanalytics (@sudanalytics_) May 21, 2026
The definition of the championship remained open until the last minutes, since Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal arrived tied with 84 points to the final day. While Al-Hilal tied their match, the team led by Cristiano resolved the match with authority thanks also to the goals of Sadio Mané and Kingsley Coman.
The title represents a special moment for Cristiano Ronaldo, who wins his first league since his arrival in Saudi football in 2023. At 41 years old, the Portuguese maintains his prominence intact and arrives strengthened heading into the 2026 World Cup with Portugal, the great goal he still pursues in his legendary career.
Cristiano Ronaldo saw the goal where no one saw it.
There was no room for any mortal. But he is immortal.pic.twitter.com/4N2HrZct5N
— The Immortal 🇪🇸 (@ElInmortal____) May 21, 2026