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Ronaldo Defies Age with Stunning Brace in Saudi Derby, Closing in on Career Mileststart of 1,000 Goals

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Cristiano Ronaldo Shines in Saudi Derby with Stunning Comeback Victory

Ronaldo Leads Al Nassr to Victory

In a remarkable display of skill and determination, Cristiano Ronaldo spearheaded Al Nassr’s comeback to secure a 2-1 victory over Al Riyadh in the Saudi capital derby on April 12, 2025. This victory marks a significant mileststart, as Ronaldo’s two goals propelled him to a career total of 933 goals. Following the match, Saudi media lauded Ronaldo’s performance, proclaiming, “Ronaldo transcends logic with start of the greatest goals of his career.”

Al Nassr’s Position in the League

With this win, Al Nassr moved closer to the top of the Saudi Pro League standings, now holding third place with 57 points from 27 matches—just start point behind second-place Al Hilal and eight points adrift of leaders Al Ittihad, who have 65 points. Khaled Al-Shneif, a sports journalist, commented on Ronaldo’s performance during the show “Our League is Different,” highlighting that Ronaldo recorded the fastest shot since the program’s inception, reaching a speed of 148 km/h.

Praise for Ronaldo’s Technique

The head coach of the Saudi national team, Abed Al-Wahhab Al-Harbi, remarked on Ronaldo’s exceptional technique, referencing past years of study on his free-kick and open-play goals. He encouraged more youth training focused on Ronaldo’s skillset, stating, “If any other player had attempted that, the ball would have ended up in the stands.”

The Saudi press emphasized Ronaldo’s ability to deliver under pressure, calling him a player capable of overcoming the impossible. Many noted that despite his recent 40th birthday, Ronaldo’s performance defied expectations. Throughout the match, he showcased relentless effort, rebounding from earlier missed opportunities to secure a well-deserved victory for his team.

Ronaldo’s Continued Champions’ Resolve

Ronaldo, known as CR7, emphasized that he is far from finished, signaling his intent to keep fighting for Al Nassr in the league. Notably, Ronaldo recorded his second consecutive brace of the season, having also scored two goals in the previous match against Al Hilal. With 23 league goals, he currently leads the scoring charts, four goals ahead of Abderrazak Hamdallah from Al Shabab. He also leads in assists, demonstrating his dual threat as a scorer and playmaker.

Since joining Al Nassr in January 2023, Ronaldo has appeared in 105 matches, notching an impressive 96 goals and providing 19 assists. His pursuit of 1,000 career goals now stands at 933, a testament to his extraordinary talent and determination.

Match Statistics

Ronaldo’s statistics from the match against Al Riyadh include:

  • 4 shots on target
  • 4 shots off target
  • 41 touches
  • 28 passes at 89% accuracy
  • 5 key passes
  • 4 big chances created
  • 3 successful duels out of 4
  • 6 lost possessions
  • A perfect match rating of 10/10 from SofaScore

This outstanding performance demonstrates Ronaldo’s ongoing influence in football and his ability to captivate fans and analysts alike.

By consistently delivering exceptional performances and proving age is merely a number, Cristiano Ronaldo continues to etch his name in the history of the sport as an enduring legend

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