Ronaldo Fires Al-Nassr to Saudi Pro League Glory with Final-Day Brace

Cristiano Ronaldo delivered a clinical brace to secure a 4-1 victory for Al-Nassr over Damac and clinch the 2025/26 Roshn Saudi Pro League title on the final matchday.

The 41-year-old Portuguese captain opened his account with a trademark thunderous free-kick and added a composed close-range finish at a sold-out Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh on Wednesday, 21 May 2026. Sadio Mané had given Al-Nassr the lead with a 35th-minute header, Kingsley Coman added a second goal shortly after half-time, and Damac pulled one back from the penalty spot before Ronaldo took control. Al-Nassr finished the season with 86 points, two ahead of arch-rivals Al-Hilal.

The win marks Al-Nassr’s first league title since the 2018-19 season and their 11th domestic championship overall. For Ronaldo, who joined the club in late 2022, it is his first major domestic league trophy in five years and adds Saudi Arabia to the list of countries where he has won a top-flight title, alongside England, Spain, Italy and Portugal.

Under manager Jorge Jesus, Al-Nassr played a high-pressing, attacking style that produced a league-high 91 goals. Ronaldo, named man of the match, ended the season with approximately 28 goals while serving as captain in a squad featuring Mané, Coman and João Félix. The title race went to the final day, highlighting the increasing competitiveness of the Saudi Pro League, which has benefited from significant investment under Vision 2030.

Post-match scenes at Al-Awwal Park were emotional, with Ronaldo leading celebrations alongside fans, staff and teammates. The victory adds to Ronaldo’s career tally of more than 35 senior team honours and underscores his continued excellence at an age when most players have retired. It also elevates the global profile of Saudi football ahead of the country’s 2034 FIFA World Cup bid.