Ronaldo‘s Double Secures Crucial Win for Al Nassr
Cristiano Ronaldo once again demonstrated his enduring goal-scoring prowess, netting a brace to lead Al Nassr to a vital 2-0 victory over Damac at Al-Awwal Park. The win was particularly crucial for Al Nassr, who were eager to bounce back after suffering a loss to Julián Quiñones’ Al Qadisiyah in their previous outing.
While Al Nassr ultimately secured the three points, the match wasn’t a walk in the park. Stefano Pioli’s side faced a determined Damac, and Ronaldo’s goals proved to be the difference-makers.
Ronaldo opened the scoring from the penalty spot 17 minutes into the first half. The deadlock remained unbroken until the 79th minute, when Ronaldo once again found the back of the net, calmly finishing a goal pass inside the area to cement the win for his team.
With this result, Al Nassr remain firmly in the hunt for the Saudi Pro League title, currently occupying third place in the table.
Their 25 points put them just three behind second-placed Al Hilal and five adrift of league leaders Al Ittihad.
Ronaldo’s brace takes his career tally to an astonishing 915 goals. He now stands just 85 goals away from reaching the monumental milestone of 1,000 career goals. In the race to become the all-time leading scorer, Ronaldo continues to hold a commanding lead over his closest competitor, Lionel Messi, who sits 65 goals behind in second place.
The All-Time Goal-Scoring Juggernauts
- Cristiano Ronaldo – 915 goals in 1,250 games.
- Lionel Messi – 8450 goals in 1,081 games.
- Josef Bican – 759 goals in 495 games.
- Pelé – 757 goals in 820 games.
- Romario – 745 goals in 962 games.
What are Al Nassr’s chances of winning the league title this season?
## Ronaldo Still Got It: Analyst Weighs in on Al Nassr Victory
**Host:** Welcome back to the show! Cristiano Ronaldo continues to defy age, bagging a brace for Al Nassr in their recent crucial victory. Joining us now is football analyst, Sarah Jones, to discuss Ronaldo’s performance and what this means for Al Nassr’s season. Sarah, welcome to the show.
**Sarah:** Thanks for having me! It was another vintage Ronaldo performance, wasn’t it? Two goals, clinical finishing, and a real leader on the pitch. He single-handedly turned the tide for Al Nassr.
**Host:** Absolutely. It begs the question though, can Ronaldo keep this up? How much longer can he perform at this level?
**Sarah:** Well, he’s certainly showing no signs of slowing down. Remember, this is a man who, just last year, while at Manchester United [1](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/soccer/news/cristiano-ronaldo-piers-morgan-full-interview-man-united/f9du0usae1plm2wnzftjpsvr) spoke about his desire to play until he’s 40. He has this incredible drive and determination. Of course, everyone ages, but Ronaldo seems to be defying Father Time.
**Host:** That interview with Piers Morgan certainly made headlines. Do you think playing in Saudi Arabia has rejuvenated him in some way?
**Sarah:** It’s possible. Playing in a new league, with less pressure perhaps, might have allowed him to rediscover his love for the game. He’s clearly the talisman for Al Nassr, and they are seriously benefiting from his experience and goal-scoring abilities.
**Host:** What does this win mean for Al Nassr’s title aspirations?
**Sarah**: This win was crucial. It puts them firmly in contention at the top of the table. With Ronaldo leading the line, they are a force to be reckoned with. If he can maintain this form, they’ll be serious contenders for the title.
**Host:** We’ll have to watch closely then! Thanks for your insights, Sarah.