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Ronaldo Brace Lifts Al-Nassr to Record 10th Straight Win, Four Points Clear

Jorge Jesus’ side surpassed Al Hilal’s 2018–19 benchmark for consecutive opening victories.

Overview

  • Al-Nassr beat Al-Akhdoud 3-0 at Al-Awwal Park to start the Saudi Pro League season with 10 wins from 10.
  • Cristiano Ronaldo scored in the 31st minute and first-half stoppage time, with João Félix adding a late third.
  • The result moves Al-Nassr to 30 points and a four-point lead over Al Hilal at the top of the table.
  • Ronaldo’s league tally rose to 12, placing him level with Félix at the top of the scoring chart, according to Reuters.
  • VAR ruled out an Al-Akhdoud penalty for offside and disallowed a potential Ronaldo hat-trick due to an offside in the build-up.