Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 965th career goal as Al-Nassr secured a 5-0 victory over bottom-placed Al-Najmah in the Saudi Pro League. The win propelled Jorge Jesus's side to the top of the table, two points ahead of Al-Ahli and three clear of Al-Hilal with 11 games remaining. Ronaldo's early penalty opened the floodgates in the match at King Abdullah Sports City in Unaizah.
Al-Nassr dominated from the start in their Saudi Pro League encounter against Al-Najmah on February 25, 2026. The game kicked off at 19:00 GMT, with Al-Nassr aiming to capitalize on a game in hand to challenge for the summit.
Just seven minutes in, Ronaldo won a penalty after a foul by Al-Najmah defender Abdullah Al-Hawsawi. Referee Majed Al-Shamrani, with VAR confirmation, awarded the spot-kick, which Ronaldo converted confidently into the bottom left corner past goalkeeper Victor Braga. This goal marked Ronaldo's 20th in 20 league matches this season and his 965th overall.
Al-Nassr extended their lead on the 30th minute when Marcelo Brozovic assisted Kingsley Coman, who slotted home. Braga then suffered an injury and was replaced by Waleed Al-Anzi, but the substitute could not prevent Inigo Martinez from scoring shortly after from a loose ball following a partially cleared cross.
In the second half, Ronaldo assisted Sadio Mane for the fourth goal in the 51st minute after a sweeping move involving Nawaf Bu Washl. Martinez completed the rout by heading in Abdulrahman Ghareeb's corner for his second.
Ronaldo was substituted after 56 minutes with the result secure. Al-Nassr, who had won their previous 10 matches across all competitions, including eight league games, moved atop the standings. Al-Najmah, newly promoted and fighting relegation under coach Nestor El Maestro, remained at the bottom, eight points from safety.
The lineups featured Al-Nassr with Bento in goal and starters including Ronaldo, Mane, and Joao Felix, while Al-Najmah missed suspended Felippe Cardoso and injured Mohammed Al-Kunaydiri.
