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Ronaldo delivered a performance that turned the game on its head, leading Al-Nassr to a 2-1 comeback victory over Al-Riyadh. The first half saw Al-Nassr trailing after Faïz Selemani capitalized on a defensive lapse, slotting home in stoppage time to give the visitors a shock 1-0 lead. Ronaldo, visibly frustrated, knew the stakes—Al-Nassr needed points to stay in the title race.
The second half was where the magic happened. In the 56th minute, Ronaldo equalized with a clinical finish from close range, latching onto a perfectly weighted pass from Sadio Mané after a clever free-kick routine. The crowd roared, but Ronaldo wasn’t done.
Eight minutes later, in the 64th minute, he unleashed a moment of pure brilliance—a first-time volley from just outside the box, rocketing the ball into the top right corner. The keeper had no chance; it was a strike that screamed vintage Ronaldo. That goal sealed the 2-1 win, sending the home fans into a frenzy and keeping Al-Nassr’s hopes alive, with 57 points, just one behind second-placed Al-Hilal.
Beyond the goals, Ronaldo’s stats were staggering: 41 touches, 8 shots (4 on target), 5 key passes, 4 big chances created, and a 10/10 Sofascore rating—numbers that underline his dominance at 40. Posts on X echoed the sentiment, with fans calling it “perfection” and marveling at his ability to create as much as he scores. He wasn’t just a finisher; he was the heartbeat of the team, driving them forward with 22/25 accurate passes and winning 3/4 duels.
That volley, though—that was the moment. It wasn’t just a goal; it was a reminder of why he’s still the benchmark.
