Cristiano Ronaldo made headlines once again as he scored the decisive goal in Al-Nassr's 2-1 comeback victory over Al-Taawoun, ensuring the Saudi Pro League champions maintained their perfect start under manager Ange Postecoglou. This win marked Al-Nassr's fourth consecutive league victory and their fifth straight win across all competitions.

Match Recap

Al-Nassr found themselves trailing early in the match, conceding a goal within the first 11 minutes. However, Samu Costa equalized for the home side just before halftime. Ronaldo then took center stage, netting the match-winner five minutes into the second half, bringing his career total to 978 goals and making him the all-time leading goalscorer for both Al-Nassr and the Saudi Pro League with 104 goals.

Ronaldo's Reaction

“I’m very, very happy,” Ronaldo stated after the match. “It’s a great achievement, but it’s not just Cristiano’s achievement. I have to say thank you to my teammates, because without them, this wouldn’t have been possible.”

He also expressed gratitude towards the fans, saying, “They support me all the time, and I’m very proud of that. Thank you.”

With this victory, Al-Nassr continues to demonstrate their dominance in the league, and Ronaldo's historic goal adds another chapter to his illustrious career.