Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane both found the net as Al Nassr secured a decisive 3-1 victory over Al Kholood on Friday night, propelling them to third place in the Saudi Pro League.
Ronaldo opened the scoring just four minutes into the match, seizing on a rebound after a teammate’s shot struck the post. This marked his 19th league goal of the season, reaffirming his influence in the team.
The Portuguese veteran then showcased his playmaking prowess in the 26th minute, delivering a brilliant through ball that set up Mane for Al Nassr’s second goal. The synergy between the two forwards left the Al Kholood defense struggling to keep up.
Late in the first half, Al Nassr added to their tally, rounding off a dominant first-half performance. Despite an own goal from Ali Lajami in the 72nd minute that gave Al Kholood a consolation goal, Al Nassr maintained control to secure their first win in three matches.
The victory keeps them 10 points behind league leaders Al Ittihad with nine games remaining in the season. Al Nassr’s climb up the table highlights the impact of their star-studded lineup, and fans are eager to see if they can close the gap and challenge for the title as the season progresses.
