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Cristiano Ronaldo Scores 970th Career Goal as Al Nassr Nears Saudi Pro League Title

Cristiano Ronaldo scored the 970th goal of his professional career as Al Nassr defeated Al Ahli 2-0 in the Saudi Pro League. Kingsley Coman sealed the win with a 90th-minute strike. Al Nassr tops the league table with 79 points and is on a 20-match win streak. The team also secured a spot in the AFC Champions League Two final against Gamba Osaka.

Key Points: Ronaldo 970th Goal: Al Nassr Closes In on Saudi Pro League Title

  • Cristiano Ronaldo scores 970th career goal
  • Al Nassr beats Al Ahli 2-0
  • Al Nassr leads Saudi Pro League with 79 points
  • Team on 20-match win streak since January
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Saudi Pro League: Cristiano Ronaldo nails 970th career goal as Al Nassr moves closer to title

Cristiano Ronaldo scores 970th career goal as Al Nassr beats Al Ahli 2-0. The team leads the Saudi Pro League table with 79 points and a 20-match win streak.

"YALLA!! WE ARE AL NASSR!! - Cristiano Ronaldo"

Riyadh, April 30

Cristiano Ronaldo nailed the 970th goal of his professional football career as Al Nassr outclassed Al Ahli 2-0 in their Saudi Pro League fixture on Wednesday.

After a goalless first half of the match, the game came alive in the 76th minute when Cristiano opened the scoring for his side, with Kingsley Coman sealing the win with a 90th-minute strike.

With this win, Al Nassr remains in a strong position to secure the Saudi Pro League title, sitting at the first spot in the points table with 26 wins, a draw and just three losses, giving them 79 points. Their distant rivals are Al Hilal, with 21 wins and eight draws, giving them 71 points.

Cristiano was named the 'Player of the Match' for his performance, and his side will next face Al Qadsiah on May 3, in their 31st round match.

Following the match, Cristiano took to social media to celebrate the win. Taking to X, he posted, "YALLA!! WE ARE AL NASSR!!"

Al Nassr is currently on a 20-match win streak across competition, having started the streak way back in January against Al Shabab with a 3-2 win.

Recently, Al Nassr had secured a place in the final of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League Two, with Kingsley scoring a hat-trick to dismantle Al Ahli 5-1 in the semifinal.

On May 16, Al Nassr will fight for the AFC Champions League Two title against Gamba Osaka at Riyadh.

- ANI

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Ananya R
Okay, yes, great achievement. But let's be real—it's the Saudi Pro League, not the Premier League or La Liga. 🤷‍♀️ The competition level is lower. Still, credit where it's due: 970 professional goals is legendary.
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Karan T
YALLA!! WE ARE AL NASSR!! 🔥🔥 That post by Ronaldo gave me chills! Seeing him still hungry at his age is pure motivation for young Indian footballers. But honestly, I wish we had such a strong football culture here in India.
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Michael C
Impressive numbers but let's not overhype it. The Saudi league is nowhere near European standards. 20-match streak? Sure, but look at the opposition. Coman and Ronaldo are making the league look like a training session. Still, congrats to Al Nassr.
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Siddhartha F
Honestly, I feel bad for Al Hilal. They have 21 wins and still trail by 8 points. 😅 That's some dominance from Al Nassr. Ronaldo is simply timeless. Major respect for his dedication. Now let's see if he can win the AFC Champions League too!
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Jessica F
What a player! 🐐 970 goals is mind-blowing. I remember when he scored his 700th—feels like yesterday. Al Nassr should be proud. But I'm curious: with Gamba Osaka in the final, can they bring the AFC title home? That would be a double delight!

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