Ronaldo Brace Leads Al Nassr to 3-0 Win

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a first-half brace to lead Al Nassr to a 3-0 victory over Al Okhdood in the Saudi Pro League on Saturday at Al Awwal Park in Riyadh, extending the team's unbeaten run to 10 straight wins and solidifying their position at the top of the standings.

The 40-year-old Portuguese forward opened the scoring in the 31st minute, tapping in at the far post after Abdulelah Al Amri redirected Joao Felix's corner kick toward him. Ronaldo had earlier struck the underside of the crossbar, signaling his intent in a dominant display. Just before halftime, he doubled the lead with a composed first-time finish from Marcelo Brozovic's low cross into the box, leaving Al Okhdood goalkeeper Samuel Portugal with no chance.

Al Nassr controlled the match throughout, generating multiple opportunities while limiting their opponents to few threats. Ronaldo thought he had completed a hat trick in the 66th minute, finding the net again off a cross from Sultan Al Ghanam, but video assistant referee officials ruled it out for offside in the buildup. The hosts sealed the win in the 90th fourth minute when Felix slotted home one-on-one after a through ball from Nawaf Bu Washl, capping a...