Riyadh – Cristiano Ronaldo delivered a masterclass when it mattered most, scoring twice as Al-Nassr clinched the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League title with a thrilling 4-1 victory over Damac at Al Awwal Park.
The win secured the club’s 11th league crown and first since 2019, ending a seven-year drought for the Riyadh giants.
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The Portuguese superstar, now 41, rolled back the years in front of a raucous home crowd.
With the title on the line on the final day and rivals Al-Hilal breathing down their necks, Ronaldo stepped up in the second half.
He opened his account with a trademark free-kick curled into the net from a tight angle, before adding a clinical close-range finish in the 81st minute to make it 4-1 and seal the deal.
Sadio Mane and Kingsley Coman also found the net for manager Jorge Jesus’s side.
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This triumph marks Ronaldo’s first major trophy with Al-Nassr since joining in January 2023 and his first league title in five years.
The atmosphere was electric as Ronaldo lifted the trophy, visibly emotional after years of near misses and after building the project.
Al-Nassr finished with 86 points, two ahead of an impressive but ultimately second-placed Al-Hilal (84 points), having scored 91 goals across the campaign.
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Ronaldo’s individual contribution this season has been monumental.
He netted 28 goals in 30 Saudi Pro League appearances, adding crucial strikes across other competitions for a total of around 35-36 goals in all competitions.
His leadership, experience, and relentless drive have elevated the entire squad, turning Al-Nassr into worthy champions despite a competitive season marked by injuries and a late surge from rivals.
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The financial reward adds extra gloss.
While the Saudi Pro League has not officially disclosed the 2025-26 champion’s prize, historical figures suggest around SR5 million (approximately $1.33 million) for the winners, with reports indicating Ronaldo stands to earn a personal bonus of up to $11 million for delivering the title.
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For Al-Nassr fans, this victory is redemption after patient rebuilding. Ronaldo’s arrival transformed the club and league, boosting global interest and competitiveness.
As fireworks lit up the Riyadh sky and “Siuuu” echoed around the stadium, one thing was clear: the wait was worth it.
Ronaldo, the eternal goalscorer chasing 1 000 career goals, has added another glittering chapter to his legendary story.
Al-Nassr are champions once more.
Disclaimer: This article was compiled using AI tool Grok on X and may contain inaccuracies
