Cristiano Ronaldo Nears Landmark Goals Tally, Matches Own Legendary Real Madrid Streak In Al-Nassr Win

Last Updated:April 30, 2026, 07:38 IST

Cristiano Ronaldo scores in Al-Nassr 2-0 Al-Ahli SFC, reaching 971 career goals as Al-Nassr win a 20th straight game and tighten control of the Saudi Pro League title race

Cristiano Ronaldo moved a step closer to the elusive 1000-goal milestone after scoring in Al-Nassr’s 2-0 win over Al-Ahli SFC on Wednesday. The goal took his official tally for club and country to 971, underlining his remarkable longevity. Kingsley Coman added the second to seal a result that further strengthened Al-Nassr’s grip on the Saudi Pro League title race.

The victory, their 20th in succession, lifted Al-Nassr to 79 points and extended their lead at the top over Al-Hilal, while Al-Ahli remained third. With only four matches left, the gap now looks decisive, leaving Ronaldo and his teammates firmly in control of the championship run-in.

How Al-Nassr Beat Al-Ahli?

The match was cagey for long stretches, with both sides struggling to create clear chances. The breakthrough finally came in the 76th minute, when Cristiano Ronaldo rose highest to meet Joao Felix’s inswinging corner, directing a precise header into the far corner beyond Edouard Mendy. The goal completely shifted the momentum, and Coman’s late strike ensured a comfortable finish.

Now in his fourth season in Saudi Arabia under Jorge Jesus, Ronaldo is chasing his first domestic league title with Al-Nassr. The club also remains in contention on multiple fronts, including a continental final against Gamba Osaka.

Individually, Ronaldo’s form shows no sign of slowing. The goal was his 25th of the league campaign, extending a run of scoring at least 25 league goals in three consecutive seasons, something he last achieved during his prime years in Europe. He also remains firmly in the hunt for the Golden Boot, trailing Ivan Toney and Julian Quinones.

Beyond the statistics, the performance reinforced Ronaldo’s enduring influence. His consistency, highlighted by a long winning streak in matches he has played, mirrors achievements from his time at Real Madrid. With just 29 goals separating him from the historic 1,000-goal mark, each outing continues to add to a legacy that shows little sign of fading.

(With inputs from Agencies)

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