Cristiano Ronaldo inspired Al-Nassr FC to the Saudi Pro League title after scoring twice in a dominant 4-1 victory over Damac FC on the final day of the season.
The win secured Al-Nassr’s first league title in several years and handed Ronaldo his first domestic trophy since moving to Saudi Arabia.
The Portuguese superstar also moved closer to another historic career milestone, taking his overall tally to 974 goals after his match-winning performance.
Al-Nassr started strongly, with Sadio Mané opening the scoring before Kingsley Coman doubled the home side’s advantage.
Damac briefly threatened a comeback when Morlaye Sylla converted a penalty to reduce the deficit before halftime.
Ronaldo then took control of the match in the second half.
After going close on multiple occasions, including an overhead kick attempt, the 41-year-old produced a brilliant free-kick from a difficult angle in the 63rd minute to restore Al-Nassr’s cushion.
The former Manchester United FC, Real Madrid CF and Juventus FC forward later completed his brace after reacting quickest inside the penalty area to score Al-Nassr’s fourth goal.
Ronaldo appeared emotional at full time as Al-Nassr celebrated their league triumph with supporters.
The title also added another chapter to Ronaldo’s extraordinary career, having now won league trophies in England, Spain, Italy and Saudi Arabia.
For Al-Nassr, the victory delivered a landmark 10th Saudi league crown and capped a memorable campaign led by one of football’s greatest players.
