Cristiano Ronaldo’s Hat-Trick Seals Dominant Win for Al Nassr in Saudi Pro League Clash

Cristiano Ronaldo showcased his goal-scoring brilliance once again, securing a remarkable hat-trick to lead Al Nassr to a commanding victory over Abha in a Saudi Pro League encounter. The Portuguese sensation, playing at the Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium, demonstrated his prowess through two sensational free-kick goals and a cheeky dinked finish to complete his treble.

Ronaldo’s first-half heroics saw him open the scoring in the 11th minute with a low driven free-kick, before doubling the lead just ten minutes later with a curled effort that left Abha custodian Ciprian Tatarusanu stranded. The football icon completed his hat-trick with a delightful chip over the goalkeeper in a moment of sublime skill.

Not content with just his goals, Ronaldo’s contribution was instrumental in Al Nassr’s 8-0 victory, with additional strikes coming from the likes of Sadio Mane and Abdulmajeed Al-Sulaiheem. This stellar performance marked Ronaldo’s 65th career hat-trick, further solidifying his status as one of the greatest goal-scorers in football history.

With this hat-trick, Ronaldo now leads the goal-scoring charts in the Saudi Pro League, surpassing Al-Hilal‘s Aleksandar Mitrovic with a total of 29 goals this season. The superstar forward has been in scintillating form, tallying an impressive 42 goals in 41 appearances across all competitions for Al Nassr, including a previous treble against Al Tai.

Despite the emphatic win, Al Nassr remains twelve points adrift of table-toppers Al-Hilal, who continue their unbeaten run in the Saudi Pro League this season. Ronaldo’s early exit at halftime, alongside fellow goal-scorer Mane, did not dampen the team’s dominant display, showcasing the depth and prowess of the Al Nassr squad.