Cristiano Ronaldo Fires Warning to Saudi League Leaders After Inspiring Al Nassr to Victory

• Cristiano Ronaldo sent a message to Al-Hilal after helping Al-Nassr to a comfortable win
• Ronaldo scored and provided an assist as Al-Nassr beat Al Khaleej
• The win means Ronaldo's side currently trail Al-Hilal by four points

Cristiano Ronaldo conveyed a powerful message to the Saudi Pro League leaders, Al Hilal, following his instrumental role in guiding Al-Nassr to a resounding home victory against Al Khaleej on match day 12.

Despite facing a recent two-game goal-scoring drought, the 38-year-old football icon reignited his form, propelling the Knights of Najd to maintain their pursuit of the Blue Waves, who have dropped a mere four points throughout the season.

Ronaldo spurs Al-Nassr to home win

Ronaldo swiftly broke the deadlock for the home team at Al-Awwal Park just before the half-hour mark, unleashing a stunning strike from beyond the box that thrilled the enthusiastic crowd, per Sporting News.

Angry Ronaldo blasts referee for 'failing' to award foul which led to Al Nassr conceding: Video

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This goal not only bolstered his season tally to 12 from 11 league appearances, an average of 1.09 goals per game but also marked his 44th goal in the calendar year, placing him on par with Manchester City's prolific scorer Erling Haaland.

Additionally, his strike against Al Khaleej signified yet another remarkable milestone in Ronaldo's illustrious career, as it marked his remarkable achievement of scoring 400 goals since reaching the age of 30, per GOAL.

Moreover, the Portuguese star showcased his exceptional playmaking abilities this season by providing a crucial assist for Aymeric Laporte to secure the latter's inaugural goal for Al-Nassr, sealing a decisive 2-0 victory.

The triumph further extended Al-Nassr's unbeaten streak to an impressive 16 games, reinforcing their aspirations to claim the Saudi top-flight title.

Ronaldo's message to Saudi League leaders

Currently positioned in second place, trailing their city rivals, Al Hilal, by four points, the Riyadh-based giants remain firmly committed to their pursuit of championship glory.

Ronaldo sends powerful message to fans after spearheading Al Nassr comeback with majestic freekick

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Following the game, Ronaldo took to social media to celebrate the team's exceptional 2-0 triumph over Al Khaleej while delivering a strong message aimed at the table-topping Al Hilal.

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Ronaldo reaches incredible milestone

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Cristiano Ronaldo achieved a remarkable goal-scoring feat with an impressive strike during Al-Nassr's 2-0 victory against Al Khaleej on Saturday, November 4th.

Ronaldo's 26th-minute strike not only bolstered his remarkable season statistics but also marked an astonishing milestone of 400 goals scored since reaching the age of 30