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Ronaldo's 970th Goal Propels Al Nassr Toward Title

5/2/2026

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Summary

Ronaldo Scores

Al Nassr beat Al Ahli 2-0, moving them close to the Saudi Pro League title.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored in the 76th minute, his 970th career goal, 25th league goal and 99th overall.
The win raised Al Nassr to 79 points, eight-point lead over Al Hilal with four games left.
Ronaldo said he will speak on criticism after Al Ahli players and Ivan Toney accused officials of favoring Al Nassr.

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Ronaldo Flags Triumph

Demiral displayed his AFC Champions League medal at Al-Nassr’s stadium, calling it the first there.
Ronaldo joked about his “five Champions” and said he will meet league officials about “bad things.”
Boushal gestured and exchanged words with Toney, who stepped away from the fracas.
Simakan ran a lap with an Al-Nassr flag, gave it to Ronaldo who tried to plant it, underscoring Al-Ahli’s Champions League win versus Al-Nassr domestic dominance.

History

Historical Context

In 1991 Al Hilal became the first Saudi club to win the Asian Club Championship, putting Saudi football on the continental map. The win began a tradition of Saudi teams collecting AFC honors, now reflected in Al Hilal’s eight titles and signings such as Neymar. The league’s profile also attracted Cristiano Ronaldo’s 2023 move to rival Al Nassr, heightening the Riyadh derby and prompting calls for reforms.

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Ronaldo Scores

Al Nassr beat Al Ahli 2-0, moving them close to the Saudi Pro League title.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored in the 76th minute, his 970th career goal, 25th league goal and 99th overall.
The win raised Al Nassr to 79 points, eight-point lead over Al Hilal with four games left.
Ronaldo said he will speak on criticism after Al Ahli players and Ivan Toney accused officials of favoring Al Nassr.

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