Cristiano Ronaldo scored a double for his team, Al-Nassr, in the ongoing Saudi Pro League on Friday evening, April 3, after more than a month out with an injury. The Portuguese striker moved closer to the 1,000-goal milestone after scoring twice in 75 minutes.
At the start of the second half of the match between Al-Nassr and Al-Najma, with an equal score 2-2, the star footballer took a free kick from the corner of the box. The ball struck the arm of an Al-Najma defender, prompting the referee to give a penalty kick, which was reviewed with the help of VAR technology.
Ronaldo came forward to take the penalty by mummering Bismillah (In the name of Allah) and scored with no hesitation in the left corner of the net in the 56th minute, which was his team's third goal with a powerful strike that left goalkeeper Victor Braga with no chance.
Ronaldo scored the second goal after receiving a pass from Sadio Mane a box where the 41-year-old star took a high shot that was difficult for the goalkeeper to stop the ball.
Al-Nassr vs Al-Najma Match Highlights
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Meanwhile, Al-Nassr did not get off to a strong start, as Rakan Rajeh Altulayhi scored the first goal of the match in the 44th minute for the visitors. In first-half stoppage time, goals came from Abdullah Al Hamdan and Sadio Mane. Still, the visitors equalised again after the break through Felippe Cardoso.
After Ronaldo's brace, which proved decisive for Al Nassr and then the 5th goal from Sadio Mane, the team took the victory. Al-Nassr now have 70 points, six more than Al Hilal, who are set to play on Saturday (April 4) against Al Taawoun.