Cristiano Ronaldo, the leading scorer in the Saudi Pro League this season, played a pivotal role in Al Nassr's 3-1 triumph over their fierce rivals, Al-Hilal. The veteran striker gave a glimpse of his days back when he was in his prime, netting two goals, which were crucial in securing the win.
The five-time Ballon d'Or winner, Ronaldo, made little work of the defenders from Al-Hilal. He also entertained the crowd with his iconic 'Siuuu' celebrations.
Cristiano Ronaldo dribbles take social media by storm
Cristiano Ronaldo used to be a very adept dribbler back when he played for Manchester United in 2008. The number 7 is also well known for his unique scissors feint, one of which he executed with perfection during the fixture against Al-Hilal.
Cristiano Ronaldo swiftly dribbled past two Al-Hilal defenders and took a shot on target. Ronaldo went on to score twice against Al-Hilal, one from open play and the other from a penalty in the 47th and 88th minutes.
Cristiano Ronaldo's two goals further solidified his position as the leading scorer in the current season of the Saudi Pro League. He has now tallied a remarkable 21 goals this season. Notably, this marks the 15th time in his career that Ronaldo has surpassed the 20-goal threshold in a season for a club. Cristiano Ronaldo's 931st strike brings him closer to his target of netting 1000 goals in his career across club and country.
Al Nassr's victory in this reverse fixture has narrowed the gap between them and their rivals, Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad. Al-Nassr is now positioned in third place in the Saudi Pro League. Al-Nassr is just 3 points behind Al-Hilal and 7 points behind the league leaders, Al-Ittihad. They are set to face Al-Riyadh on April 12th.
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