Cristiano Ronaldo delivered on the biggest night of Al-Nassr FC’s season, inspiring the club to the 2025/26 Saudi Pro League title with a sensational brace in a dominant 4-1 final-day victory over Damac FC.
The Portuguese superstar, who arrived in Saudi Arabia with promises of silverware, finally lifted the league trophy after a dramatic title race that went down to the final round of the campaign.
With Al-Nassr protecting a narrow lead at the top and tension rising after Damac reduced the deficit to 2-1, Ronaldo produced a trademark moment of brilliance to calm nerves inside Alawwal Park.
From a difficult angle near the touchline, the 41-year-old whipped a low-driven free-kick through a crowded penalty area and into the far corner, leaving the goalkeeper stranded.
The stunning strike marked the 65th free-kick goal of Ronaldo’s legendary career and effectively ended Damac’s hopes of mounting a comeback.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner was not done yet.
In the 80th minute, Ronaldo latched onto a sharp cutback inside the six-yard box before powering home a fierce finish to complete his brace and seal the championship in emphatic fashion.
Earlier in the game, Sadio Mané and Kingsley Coman had also found the net to put Al-Nassr in control on a tense night in Riyadh.
As Ronaldo left the pitch to a thunderous standing ovation late in the game, the emotional forward was seen in tears on the bench, soaking in yet another historic achievement in a glittering career filled with legendary moments.
The triumph marks Ronaldo’s latest league success in another country and further strengthens his remarkable legacy ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Story by Samuel Annang | univers.ug.edu.gh
Edited by Erica Odeenyin Odoom
