The match at NEOM Stadium took place with a side-to-side game against the away team Al-Nassr, but coach Luis Castro's students had difficulty penetrating the opponent's defense throughout the first half.
The turning point came at the beginning of the second half, when Angelo Gabriel opened the scoring with an accurate shot, breaking the deadlock for the yellow team.
The situation became even more favorable for Al-Nassr when Luciano Rodriguez of Neom SC was sent off in the 56th minute. Ten minutes later, VAR technology determined that the away team was awarded a penalty and Ronaldo successfully executed it, raising the score to 2-0. This was the Portuguese striker's 953rd career goal, marking another impressive milestone at the age of 40.
Neom SC's efforts helped them reduce the score in the 84th minute thanks to Ahmed Abdu, but Joao Felix quickly extinguished the home team's hopes with a beautiful long-range shot, sealing a 3-1 victory for Al-Nassr.
This result helps Al-Nassr continue to maintain the top position and a stable streak of form in the Saudi Pro League this season. Ronaldo continues to show his class and leading role in the squad, contributing significantly to the championship competition of the Saudi Arabian team.
