Overview
- Cristiano Ronaldo converted a 65th-minute penalty in a 3-1 win at Neom, giving Al-Nassr an eighth straight league victory to open the season.
- The strike marked his 100th direct Saudi Pro League contribution, with 83 goals and 17 assists in 85 appearances since joining Al-Nassr.
- Ronaldo reiterated that scoring is easier in Spain than in Saudi Arabia and argued the SPL is stronger than Portugal’s and France’s top flights, saying its goals should count toward major awards.
- Opta Power Rankings place the Saudi Pro League 29th worldwide, far below Ligue 1 in fifth and Liga Portugal in ninth, undercutting his assessment of the league’s quality.
- ESPN’s tracker lists him at 953 career goals in 1,295 games as he pursues 1,000, with nine league goals this season and a six-match SPL scoring streak noted by other outlets.