ALAHSA — Cristiano Ronaldo needed just 18 minutes to make his impact felt on his return to Roshn Saudi League action, scoring in Al Nassr’s 2–0 victory away to Al Fateh.Back from a two-match absence in the league, the Al Nassr captain volleyed home a cross from Sadio Mané early in the contest in Al Ahsa, before unveiling his trademark “SIU” celebration in front of the travelling support. 962 ? pic.twitter.com/Arqxay2GHq— Roshn Saudi League (@SPL_EN) February 14, 2026 The goal took Ronaldo to 18 in the 2025–26 campaign, moving him joint-second in the Golden Boot race alongside Julián Quiñones of Al Qadsiah, both trailing Ivan Toney by two goals.More importantly for Al Nassr, Ronaldo’s cushioned finish set the tone for a seventh successive league win. With 13 minutes remaining, Ayman Yahya met a delivery from Kingsley Coman and fired past goalkeeper Fernando Pacheco to seal the result.The victory lifts Al Nassr back into second place, one point behind Riyadh rivals Al Hilal, while Al Ahli drop to third, three points off the summit.Ronaldo, who registered the 962nd goal of his professional career, later posted on social media: “Another step forward. Let’s keep going.”Al Nassr continue their pursuit of the leaders next Saturday at home to Al Hazem.
ALAHSA — Cristiano Ronaldo needed just 18 minutes to make his impact felt on his return to Roshn Saudi League action, scoring in Al Nassr’s 2–0 victory away to Al Fateh.Back from a two-match absence in the league, the Al Nassr captain volleyed home a cross from Sadio Mané early in the contest in Al Ahsa, before unveiling his trademark “SIU” celebration in front of the travelling support. 962 ? pic.twitter.com/Arqxay2GHq— Roshn Saudi League (@SPL_EN) February 14, 2026 The goal took Ronaldo to 18 in the 2025–26 campaign, moving him joint-second in the Golden Boot race alongside Julián Quiñones of Al Qadsiah, both trailing Ivan Toney by two goals.More importantly for Al Nassr, Ronaldo’s cushioned finish set the tone for a seventh successive league win. With 13 minutes remaining, Ayman Yahya met a delivery from Kingsley Coman and fired past goalkeeper Fernando Pacheco to seal the result.The victory lifts Al Nassr back into second place, one point behind Riyadh rivals Al Hilal, while Al Ahli drop to third, three points off the summit.Ronaldo, who registered the 962nd goal of his professional career, later posted on social media: “Another step forward. Let’s keep going.”Al Nassr continue their pursuit of the leaders next Saturday at home to Al Hazem.
