Ronaldo leads Al Nassr to 2-0 win over Al Akhdoud in Saudi Pro League
Cristiano Ronaldo scored early to set Al Nassr on course for a 2-0 victory over Al Akhdoud, helping his side strengthen their position at the top of the Saudi Pro League, 24NewsHD TV reported on Sunday.
Al Nassr took control from the outset and went ahead in the 15th minute when Ronaldo latched onto a precise pass from Nawaf Boushal and fired a low strike into the net.
????????| GOAL: CRISTIANO RONALDO GIVES AL NASSR THE LEAD AND SCORES HIS 968TH CAREER GOAL!!!
— CentreGoals. (@centregoals) April 11, 2026
Al Akhdoud 0-1 Al Nassrpic.twitter.com/x9Q7l4LmeK
The home side maintained dominance throughout, but had to wait until the second half to seal the result.
João Félix doubled the lead with a well-taken volley on the rebound, putting the outcome beyond doubt.
When Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 65th career hat-trick, during Al-Nassr's 8-0 win over Abha in SPL ????????. He scored three goals and provided an assists in the first half, marking his 5th hat-trick for Al-Nassr and his 55th in club football. pic.twitter.com/jLj2n13oO3
— The Nassr Tribune™️ (@AlNassrTribune) April 12, 2026
The win gives Al Nassr a clear five-point advantage at the top of the standings.