In the final round of the Saudi Pro League 2025-2026, Al-Nassr entered the reception of Damac with the task of being forced to win if they want to win the championship.
Coach Jorge Jesus's team completed their goal with a convincing performance to close the season with 86 points after 34 matches, 2 points more than second-placed Al-Hilal.
Sadio Mane opened the victory for Al-Nassr in the 34th minute. From Joao Felix's corner kick, the Senegalese striker jumped high to head the ball into Damac's net, helping the home team relieve pressure in the decisive match.
In the 52nd minute, Kingsley Coman doubled the gap with a technical move on the right wing before unleashing a dangerous finish that defeated the opponent's goalkeeper. The goal continued to show the influence of the French star in his first season wearing the Al-Nassr shirt.
Damac ignited hope when narrowing the score to 1-2 from the penalty spot in the 58th minute. However, Ronaldo quickly extinguished the opportunity to reverse the situation for the away team.
In the 63rd minute, the Portuguese superstar took a free kick that sent the ball dangerously into the net, increasing the score to 3-1 for Al-Nassr. This is also the 972nd goal in the 41-year-old striker's professional career.
In the 81st minute, Ronaldo completed a double with a close-range finish after a chaotic situation in the penalty area, sealing a 4-1 victory for the home team at Al-Awwal Park.
After scoring, Ronaldo continuously expressed strong emotions. The Portuguese striker burst into tears on the field and turned to the stands where his family was present to witness the moment of coronation. When substituted in the 87th minute, Ronaldo continued to receive gratitude hugs from teammates and coaching staff.
The Saudi Pro League 2025-2026 title marks the first time Ronaldo has won a domestic championship since winning the Coppa Italia with Juventus in 2021. This is also his first official title in the Al-Nassr shirt since joining the Saudi Arabian team at the end of 2022.
With Al-Nassr, this season's championship helps the team return to the top of Saudi Arabian football after 7 years of waiting since their last championship in the 2018-2019 season.
