Cristiano Ronaldo finally achieved the moment Saudi Arabian football had been waiting for when he lifted the Saudi Pro League trophy with Al-Nassr. The club beat Damac FC 4-1 on the final day of the season, with Ronaldo scoring twice to secure the title.
Ronaldo joined Al-Nassr in December 2022 after leaving Manchester United. His arrival changed the image of football in Saudi Arabia and helped attract stars like Karim Benzema, N’Golo Kanté, Riyad Mahrez, Sadio Mané and Neymar.
Even though Ronaldo scored heavily after arriving, the league title had escaped him for more than three years. Nassr finished second twice and also lost several finals during that period. That made this trophy especially important for both the club and Saudi football officials.
The title race this season mainly came down to Nassr and Al Hilal. Their dramatic 1-1 draw earlier this month almost changed everything after Nassr goalkeeper Bento conceded a late own goal. But Nassr finished the job on the final day.
This is Ronaldo’s eighth league title across four countries. He previously won league trophies with Manchester United, Real Madrid CF and Juventus FC.
The season also had controversy. Some players and fans accused the league of favouring Ronaldo and Nassr. Ronaldo himself later criticised the constant complaints and negativity around referees and the league.
Ronaldo now has 129 goals for Al-Nassr in all competitions and is closing in on 1,000 career goals. His winning the league is seen as a major success for the SPL.
Cristiano Ronaldo Scores Twice as Al-Nassr Win First Saudi Pro League Title Since 2019
Ronaldo scored twice as Al-Nassr beat Damac FC 4-1 to win the SPL title for the first time since 2019. It is Ronaldo’s first league title since joining the club in December 2022.
Sadio Mané opened the scoring in the 34th minute with a header from a corner taken by João Félix. Kingsley Coman then made it 2-0 early in the second half with a curling shot from outside the box.
Damac pulled one goal back in the 58th minute and the pressure increased because a draw would have handed the title to Al Hilal. Ronaldo responded quickly by scoring from a free kick in the 63rd minute. He added another goal in the 81st minute after reacting to a loose ball inside the penalty area.
The two goals took Ronaldo to 973 career goals. He is now 27 goals away from reaching 1,000 in his professional career. He also now has 102 goals for Nassr in four seasons.
Nassr had finished second in Ronaldo’s first two seasons and third in 2024-25. The club had also lost four cup finals during that period before finally winning the league title this season.
Cristiano Ronaldo Emotional After Ending Long Wait for League Title With Al-Nassr Win
Ronaldo broke down after winning the SPL because it ended a long run without a league title and many close losses.
He had not won a major domestic league since 2020 with Juventus FC. After that, things went wrong at Manchester United and then at Nassr, even though he kept scoring goals.
At Nassr, the team kept missing big chances. They lost cup finals and also failed in key Asian competition games. These repeated failures built pressure on him over time.
This season also had a very painful moment. Nassr lost a major final in Asia and also gave away a late goal against Al Hilal in stoppage time. That made the league race even more tense and emotional.
Even with all his goals, the team kept falling short in important moments. That gap between his performance and team results added to his frustration.
When Nassr finally beat Damac FC 4-1 to win the league, it ended that long wait. It also became his first top-flight league title across four countries including England, Spain, Italy, and Saudi Arabia.
The emotions came out after the final whistle because it was not just one season of pressure. It was years of near misses, criticism, and expectation finally ending in one moment.
Cristiano Ronaldo Leads Al-Nassr Celebrations After Saudi Pro League Title Win as Posts Go Viral Online
Ronaldo scored twice in the match against Damac FC and helped secure the title on the final day of the season. The win mattered a lot because Nassr had not won the league since 2019.
After the match ended, he joined the celebrations with fans. He even used drumsticks to lead the crowd and celebrate with the ultras inside the stadium. The atmosphere turned into a full celebration in Riyadh.
He later posted on X, sharing trophy photos and family pictures. Those posts spread quickly online and went viral, getting massive attention across social media.
The title also marked a rare milestone in his career. He has now won league titles in multiple countries, and this one in Saudi Arabia added to that record after a long gap without domestic silverware.
FAQs
Q. Which club does Cristiano Ronaldo play for?
A. Cristiano Ronaldo plays for Nassr in Saudi Arabia.
Q. How did Ronaldo perform in the title-winning match?
A. Ronaldo scored 2 goals in the 4–1 win against Damac FC.
Q. When did Ronaldo join Al-Nassr?
A. Ronaldo joined in December 2022 after leaving Manchester United.
Q. How many goals does Ronaldo have for Al-Nassr?
A. Ronaldo has 129 goals for the club in all competitions.
Q. How many career goals is Ronaldo close to?
A. Ronaldo is close to reaching 1,000 career goals.
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