Overview
- Cristiano Ronaldo’s acrobatic finish was his 954th official career goal and capped the scoring in stoppage time.
- Nawaf Al‑Boushal supplied the right‑side cross for the bicycle kick after earlier assisting Sadio Mané, with goalkeeper Anthony Moris getting a touch on the shot.
- João Félix opened the scoring and set up Wesley Gassova before Murad Al‑Hawsawi pulled one back for Al‑Khaleej, Mané restored the cushion, and Dimitris Kourbelis was sent off late.
- The victory kept Al‑Nassr top of the Saudi Pro League with nine wins from nine, holding a three‑point lead over Al Hilal.
- The strike drew wide attention and comparisons to Ronaldo’s famed 2018 bicycle kick for Real Madrid, underscoring his form at age 40.