Ronaldo Brace Powers Al Nassr to 5-2 Win Over Al Najma

Cristiano Ronaldo marked his return from a month-long hamstring injury with a decisive brace, powering Al Nassr to a 5-2 victory over Al Najma in the Saudi Pro League on April 3, 2026, at Al Awwal Park in Riyadh. The 41-year-old Portuguese forward's goals helped extend Al Nassr's lead at the top of the standings to six points, solidifying their title aspirations with seven matches remaining.

The match began with an unexpected twist as Al Najma, rooted to the bottom of the table with just one win in 27 games, took the lead in the 44th minute through Rakan Al Tulayhi's strike. Al Nassr responded swiftly in first-half stoppage time, with Abdullah Al Hamdan equalizing in the 45+8th minute and Sadio Mane netting the go-ahead goal a minute later for a 2-1 halftime advantage. After the break, Felippe Cardoso leveled the score at 2-2 in the 47th minute, setting the stage for Ronaldo's influence.

Substituted? No, Ronaldo started and took control in the second half. He converted a penalty in the 56th minute after a handball decision confirmed by video review, restoring Al Nassr's lead at 3-2. Ronaldo added his second goal in the 73rd minute with a clinical right-footed finish from a low...