Cristiano Ronaldo Scores Twice as Al Nassr Beat Al Hilal in Saudi Pro League

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice, including a penalty, to lead Al Nassr to a 3-1 win over Al Hilal in the Saudi Pro League, keeping their title hopes alive.

Cristiano Ronaldo led Al Nassr to a crucial 3-1 victory over Al Hilal in the Saudi Pro League title race on Friday. Ronaldo scored twice in the second half, including a penalty, to guide his team to a valuable win. This result keeps Al Nassr in third place with 54 points, but they are now just three points behind second-placed Al Hilal and seven points off leaders Al Ittihad.

Cristiano Ronaldo reaches 20 league goals in a season for the 𝟏𝟓𝐭𝐡 time in his career 🕺 pic.twitter.com/7iKZF6ecnz

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Al Nassr took the lead before halftime when Ali Al Hassan expertly curled a shot past goalkeeper Yassin Bono. Ronaldo then doubled the advantage two minutes into the second half, scoring with a precise shot after receiving a pass from Sadio Mane. Ronaldo's goals proved decisive, as Al Nassr went on to secure a 3-1 win over their title rivals.

Reigning champions Al Hilal attempted to mount a comeback, utilizing counter-attacks to try and get back into the game. Their efforts paid off in the 62nd minute when Ali Al Bulayhi scored with a close-range header from a corner, reducing the deficit to 2-1. However, Al Nassr managed to hold on and ultimately secured the win.

🤖 Cristiano Ronaldo scores brace vs Al Hilal… and has now reached 931 career goals so far! ✨🇵🇹 pic.twitter.com/8IheYeNxe9

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Cristiano Ronaldo sealed the victory for Al Nassr in the 88th minute, converting a penalty awarded for a handball by substitute Mouteb Al-Harbi following a VAR review. The win was a testament to the team's collective effort, and Ronaldo emphasized this in his post-match comments. “The team effort was crucial to this win and me scoring is important but it's more important to win,” Ronaldo told SSC. He also highlighted his focus on the team's success over individual achievements, saying, “I work hard to help the team in the SPL and Champions League and don't concentrate on individual records.”