Ronaldo Strikes on Return as Al-Nassr Beat Al-Fateh to Go Second
Cristiano Ronaldo is back and Al-Nassr are surging again in the Saudi title race.
In a high-stakes clash at Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Stadium, Al-Nassr defeated Al-Fateh 2–0 and the headline was written by Ronaldo himself. After missing recent league matches amid internal tensions and questions about the club’s direction, the Portuguese superstar returned to the starting lineup and wasted no time reminding everyone why he still commands global attention at 41 years old.
Al-Nassr started fast. The intent was clear. They pushed forward early, testing the Al-Fateh defense with pace and movement from wide areas. And then, just 18 minutes in, the breakthrough arrived. A low ball whipped in from the left found Ronaldo in space and he finished with the kind of sharp, instinctive touch that has defined his career. It was his 18th league goal of the season and another step toward his astonishing chase of 1,000 career goals.
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Al-Fateh, to their credit, did not fold. They created chances and asked real questions of the Al-Nassr back line. But finishing let them down and Al-Nassr’s defensive discipline held firm. A potential second goal for the visitors was ruled out after a lengthy VAR check, but the pressure continued to build.
Then in the 78th minute, the result was sealed. A controlled touch inside the box, a powerful strike and the net rippled. Two goals, three points and a clean sheet. Al-Nassr have now recorded five consecutive league shutouts, underlining not just attacking firepower but defensive stability.
This victory moves Al-Nassr back into second place in the Saudi Pro League, tightening the pressure on league leaders Al-Hilal. And it sends a message. With Ronaldo back and key players like Sadio Mane and Marcelo Brozovic fit and contributing, this title race is far from decided.
For Al-Fateh, the concern grows. Their winless streak continues and while they showed flashes of quality, the gap in confidence and clinical edge was evident. They remain mid-table, but momentum is not on their side.
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