Ronaldo Shatters Saudi Pro League Scoring Record In Season Finale

Cristiano Ronaldo made history in the Saudi Pro League by scoring twice in Al-Nassr's 4-2 victory over Al-Ittihad on Monday. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner netted in both halves at Al Awal Park, bringing his total to 35 goals for the 2023-24 league season in Saudi Arabia.

Ronaldo opened the scoring just before half-time, receiving a long ball from Mohammed Al-Fatil. He then doubled his tally and Al-Nassr's lead with a header from Marcelo Brozovic's corner. This second goal came after Suwailem Al Manhali was sent off for the visitors, allowing Ronaldo to surpass Abderrazak Hamdallah's 34-goal record set in the 2018-19 season.

Abdulrahman Ghareeb added another goal from the penalty spot, and Meshari Al Nemer secured the three points with a late goal. Despite late strikes from Farhah Al Shamrani and Fabinho for Al-Ittihad, Al-Nassr maintained their lead. Although they couldn't stop Al-Hilal from winning the title, Al-Nassr finished second in the table with 82 points from 26 wins in a 34-match campaign.

Statistical Highlights

Ronaldo's record-breaking season saw him score 50 goals across all competitions. In this match, Al-Nassr dominated with nine shots on target compared to Al-Ittihad's three. They also accumulated an expected goals (xG) of 2.73, significantly higher than the visitors' 1.43 xG.

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Al-Nassr's performance this season has been marked by consistent dominance and high-scoring games. Ronaldo's contributions have been pivotal, making him a standout player in the league.

The team's overall statistics reflect their strong performance throughout the season, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive stability. With Ronaldo leading the charge, Al-Nassr has set a high standard for future campaigns.