Ronaldo nets 100th Al Nassr goal as they reach Saudi Super Cup final

Cristiano Ronaldo moved a major milestone into reach for the record books and lifted Al Nassr closer to a first trophy under his tenure, scoring his 100th goal for the club in the Saudi Super Cup final in Hong Kong. The milestone, which also adds to his century of goals for three previous clubs and for his country, came as Al Nassr secured a 2-1 semifinal victory over Al Ittihad to reach the title match against Al Ahli.

In the semifinal, Al Nassr took the lead through a first-half goal then held on after Sadio Mane was sent off midway through the first half. João Félix finished a well-worked move to seal the win for the Riyadh side, while Ronaldo played a pivotal role in creating chances and contributing to the team’s attacking momentum. The win earned Al Nassr a place in the final of the four-team Saudi Super Cup format, with the final scheduled against Al Ahli in Hong Kong.

The goal that put Ronaldo on 100 for Al Nassr arrived from the penalty spot in the first half, a moment that amplified a career marked by longevity and sustained scoring production across multiple continents. Alongside this milestone at the club level, Ronaldo’s career totals include 100 goals for...