Al Nassr secured a resounding 5-1 victory over Al Taee in the 25th round of the Saudi Pro League, with Ronaldo once again shining. The Portuguese superstar contributed three goals, all of which came in the second half. Despite being 39 years old, Ronaldo showcased his sharpness with his first goal, displaying his agility and awareness.
Ronaldo quickly moved to occupy the vacant space on the right side when he noticed Mane struggling on the wing. Seeing a beautiful cross, the Portuguese star decided to connect with the ball in a one-touch finish. This unexpecteԀ decision caught the Al Taee goalkeeper off guard, and despite the ball going into the near corner, the keeper couldn’t make the save.
The next two goals were precise close-range finishes. With this hat-trιck in the match, Ronaldo raised his total goals in the Saudi Pro League 2023/24 season to 26, solidifying his position as the “Goal King.” Currently, Ronaldo is four goals ahead of the second-placed Mitrovic, a Serbian striker who recently suffered an ιnjury and will be out for a month, giving CR7 a significant opportunity.
This is the 64th hat-trιck in Ronaldo’s career and the fourth hat-trιck he has scored for Al Nassr. This hat-trιck brings his overall goal tally to 882 in all competitions.
Furthermore, this is Ronaldo’s first hat-trιck in 2024. The Portuguese star confirmed that it is his first hat-trιck at Al Nassr’s home ground, expressing his joy at finally achieving this feat. “This is my first hat-trιck at home. It’s like a thank you message to the loyal fans who have supported us throughout the time. I am very happy to score three goals today.”
Moreover, this marks the 15th consecutive year that Ronaldo has scored at least one hat-trιck per year. This is truly an astonishing statistic for any football player.