Cristiano Ronaldo turned up the heat in Saudi Arabia’s Pro League title race Friday night, scoring a brace to propel Al Nassr to a dramatic 3-1 win over Al Hilal! 🌟 The 39-year-old superstar proved age is just a number, dominating the match with precision and flair that left fans buzzing.
Al Nassr struck first via a stunning curling shot by Ali Al Hassan before halftime. But the real fireworks came after the break: Ronaldo doubled the lead two minutes in, finishing a slick pass from Sadio Mane—because even GOATs need their squad 🐐✨.
Al Hilal fought back with a header from Ali Al Bulayhi, but Ronaldo sealed the deal with a VAR-approved penalty in the 88th minute, cementing his status as clutch king. Post-match, CR7 kept it humble: “Team effort comes first—I’m here to win trophies, not just goals.” 💪
With this win, Al Nassr closes the gap to 3 points behind Al Hilal, keeping the league’s title fight sizzling. Next up: leaders Al Ittihad face Al Ahli this weekend. 🏆 Who’s ready for more drama?
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Cristiano Ronaldo's double leads Al Nassr to 3-1 victory at Al Hilal
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