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Ronaldo Scores Brace in Al Nassr’s 5–1 Win, Reaches 945 Career Goals

The performance keeps his pursuit of 1,000 on pace as coverage now centers on when he might reach the milestone.

Overview

  • Ronaldo scored at 33 and 76 minutes, first via a through ball from João Félix and later from a Kingsley Coman assist after another Félix pass.
  • Al Nassr defeated Al Riyadh 5–1 at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh in the third round of the Saudi Pro League.
  • The victory made it three wins from three for Al Nassr; they share the lead on nine points and next face Al Ittihad in a matchup for first, according to La Nación.
  • The brace lifts Ronaldo’s official career total to 945 goals, putting him 55 away from 1,000.
  • Projections differ on his pace, with some outlets estimating the 1,000th could arrive in 2026–27 and Libero citing roughly 40 upcoming official matches that could influence the timeline.