Al Nassr obsessed Al Hilal In one important Saudi pro league Collision on Matchday 26, a fixture that could have driven them out of the title. Instead, Cristiano Ronaldo Step up with an MVP performance to keep their team in battle –and later addressed his pursuit of the difficult milestone on 1,000 goals.
The match had major consequences, and Al Nassr rose to the moment. Just before halftime, Ali al-Hassan Opened the point with a fantastic strike from the edge of the box and shot the ball in the upper corner.
Shortly after the break, Ronaldo took over. In the 47th minute Sadio Mane hit him up on a counter -attack, and The Portuguese legend released a powerful left -footed finish to double the lead. Al Hilal Drew one back through Ali al-Bulaihi in the 62nd minute, but Ronaldo sealed the victory from the penalty place in the 88th and secured a 3-1 victory away.
The result lifts Al Nassr to third place with 54 points to 26 matchesOnly three points behind second place Al Hilal (57). League leader Al Ittihad—Featuring My wife—Top the table with 61 points from 25 games. With eight matches left, the title race is wide open.
Cristiano Ronaldo on 1,000 target hunting
Ronaldos Brace not only got Al Nassr an important three points but also led his career goal to 931– Intensification of speculation if he can reach 1,000 before retirement. When asked about the milestone after the match, Ronaldo offered a composite answer.
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“Let’s enjoy the moment, the present. I’m not chasing 1,000 goals. If it is, yes, perfect, if it is not, is no. The moment is the most special, not what it will come. I liked the moment, it was a fantastic win, not because I scored – I’m happy to score two goals against Al Hilal – but the most important thing is to win derby“Cristiano Ronaldo told SPL.
“We played against a fantastic team away.“Ronaldo added.”It is always difficult, and we have to appreciate (the moment) And we have to continue because nine matches left, with one more in the Champions League, everything is possible. We have to go on and believe“He ended his statement.
With nine matches left between the league and AFC Champions League Elite -quarter finals, Ronaldo still has time to paddle his numbers. But with its contract expiring in June 2025, He will soon have to make a decision on his future if he hopes to reach 1,000 target mark.
