Cristiano Ronaldo once again proved why he remains one of football’s greatest match winners, delivering a sensational performance to fire Al Nassr to the 2025 to 2026 Saudi Pro League title with a commanding 4 to 1 victory over Damac Club at Alawwal Park.
The Portuguese superstar scored twice, including a trademark free kick, as Al Nassr officially ended a painful seven year wait for league glory. The triumph marked the club’s 11th Saudi Pro League title and handed Ronaldo his first major official silverware since arriving in Saudi Arabia in January 2023.
Heading into the final matchday, the Riyadh giants knew there was no room for error. Holding a narrow two point advantage over fierce rivals Al Hilal, Al Nassr needed a victory to secure the championship without depending on outside results.
The hosts took control in the 33rd minute when Sadio Mané opened the scoring, giving the home crowd early belief that the long awaited title was finally within reach. Early in the second half, French winger Kingsley Coman doubled the advantage, putting Al Nassr firmly in command.
But the night belonged to Ronaldo.
In the 62nd minute, the five time Ballon d’Or winner stepped up and produced a moment of brilliance, curling home a trademark low driven free kick to effectively put the contest out of reach. The goal sparked wild celebrations inside a packed Alawwal Park as fans sensed history was moments away.
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Cristiano Ronaldo free kick goal for Al Nassr! 🐐 pic.twitter.com/Q5I3GIsVc9
Ronaldo was not finished.
The football icon completed his brace in the 80th minute, sealing the emphatic 4 to 1 victory and officially launching Al Nassr’s title celebrations. As the final whistle approached, emotions poured out among players and supporters alike, with Ronaldo at the center of the celebrations after delivering when his team needed him most.
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Ronaldo seals the Saudi Pro League title for Al Nassr 🏆 pic.twitter.com/I76DkUVT2E
For Al Nassr manager Jorge Jesus, the triumph carried extra significance. The Portuguese coach had openly stated that one of his primary goals after taking charge was to help Ronaldo secure major silverware in Saudi Arabia, and the mission was completed in dramatic fashion.
The title also served as immediate redemption for Al Nassr after suffering heartbreak just days earlier following a shock 1 to 0 defeat to Gamba Osaka in the AFC Champions League Two final.
Ronaldo’s decisive performance capped off another remarkable individual campaign. Alongside guiding Al Nassr to league glory, the veteran forward also surpassed the milestone of 100 goals for the club this season, further cementing his impact since moving to Saudi football.
After years of waiting, Al Nassr are champions once again, and Cristiano Ronaldo was the man who delivered the moment supporters had dreamed of for seven long years.
