Cristiano Ronaldo Nets Brace In Al Nassr's 5-2 Win On Return To Inch Closer To 1000 Career Goals

Last Updated:April 04, 2026, 08:32 IST

Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice on return as Al Nassr beat Al Najma 5-2, extend league lead to six points, Ronaldo now on 967 career goals, 33 short of 1000

Cristiano Ronaldo marked his return from a month-long injury layoff by scoring twice in the second half as Al Nassr extended their winning run with a 5-2 victory over bottom side Al Najma in the Saudi Pro League on Friday.

The Portuguese forward, sidelined since February, had missed Al Nassr’s previous two league matches and was also ruled out of Portugal’s friendlies against Mexico and the United States last month.

With his latest goals, he now has 967 career goals.

How Many Goals Does CR7 Need To Reach 1000?

Ronaldo is currently 33 goals away from reaching the legendary 1000-goal milestone.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Goals:

• Portugal national team: 143
• Sporting CP: 5
• Real Madrid: 451
• Manchester United: 145
• Juventus: 101
• Al Nassr: 122

How Al Nassr Won 5-2?

Al Najma, who have won only once in 27 league games, took a surprise lead a minute before half-time through Rakan Al Tulayhi.

Al Nassr responded immediately, with Abdullah Al Hamdan and Sadio Mane scoring in first-half stoppage time to turn the match around.

The visitors drew level two minutes after the restart when Felippe Cardoso struck, but Al Nassr regained control when Ronaldo converted a penalty in the 56th minute.

The veteran forward added his second in the 73rd minute before Mane sealed the win with a stoppage-time goal.

Al Nassr’s 13th consecutive league victory kept them top of the standings on 70 points, six clear of second-placed Al Hilal, who play Al Taawoun on Saturday.

Al-Nasr is scheduled to play its next match against Al-Akhdoud Club on Saturday (April 11).

(With inputs from Agencies)

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