Cristiano Ronaldo accomplished an outstanding goal-scoring milestone with a spectacular shot in Al-Nassr’s 2-0 win against Al Khaleej on Saturday, November 4th.
This victory further extended the Knights of Najd’s impressive unbeaten streak to 16 games in all competitions under the leadership of manager Luis Castro.
The 38-year-old Portuguese forward has been in outstanding form at the start of the 2023-2024 season. He put an end to a short two-game goal drought by unleashing a remarkable long-range shot in the 26th minute of the game, as reported by GOAL.
With this goal, his season tally now stands at 12 goals in just as many appearances. Furthermore, he notched his seventh assist by expertly setting up Aymeric Laporte for his first-ever goal.
Ronaldo’s crucial involvement in both goals helped keep the current Arab Cup champions on the heels of their dominant Riyadh counterparts, Al-Hilal, who currently top the Saudi League with 32 points.
Additionally, Ronaldo’s goal in the 26th minute not only enhanced his impressive season statistics but also represented a remarkable achievement, as it marked his 400th goal scored since turning 30.
Throughout his illustrious career, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner has made an unforgettable impact at prestigious clubs like Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, and currently, Al-Nassr, cementing his reputation as one of the most prolific goal-scorers in the history of the sport.