Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane celebrate during Al Nassr's 5-2 comeback win over Al Najma in the Saudi Pro League.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane celebrate during Al Nassr's 5-2 comeback win over Al Najma in the Saudi Pro League.
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Al Nassr beat Al Najma 5-2 with Ronaldo scoring twice on return

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice on his return from injury as Al Nassr came from behind to defeat bottom-placed Al Najma 5-2 in the Saudi Pro League. Sadio Mane also netted a brace, helping Al Nassr extend their lead at the top of the table to six points. The match took place at King Saud University Stadium.

Al Nassr trailed at halftime after Rakan Al-Tulayhi gave Al Najma a shock lead in the 44th minute with a clinical finish. Abdullah Al-Hamdan leveled just before the break, slotting home after Abdulelah Al-Amri headed down Marcelo Brozovic's cross. Sadio Mane then put the hosts ahead, charging into the penalty area and finding the far corner despite a deflection off Nasser Al-Haleel, as noted by commentator Paul Robinson on the Saudi Pro League YouTube channel. Robinson described Mane's finish: 'Once he gets in the 18-yard box, he opens his body up and aims for that far post.'

What people are saying

X users praised Cristiano Ronaldo's impactful return from injury, scoring a brace in Al Nassr's 5-2 comeback victory over Al Najma, extending their Saudi Pro League lead to six points. Fans highlighted his GOAT status and progress toward 1,000 career goals, with Sadio Mané also netting twice. Early reactions noted Al Nassr trailing, but second-half dominance was celebrated. High-engagement posts from journalists and fans emphasized the team's title charge.

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