Cristiano Ronaldo in Tears as Al Nassr Win Saudi Pro League Title, Ending Six-Year Trophy Drought

Cristiano Ronaldo’s six-year wait for a major club trophy is over. The Portuguese forward last won a domestic league title with Juventus, and on May 21, 2026, he finally added another as Al Nassr secured the 2025/26 Saudi Pro League title with a commanding 4-1 victory over Damac at Al-Awwal Park Stadium.

The win also represents a landmark achievement for Al Nassr since Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) took over the club, making it the first league title of that era. Ronaldo, who joined Al Nassr in January 2023, had faced considerable scrutiny over his lack of silverware since arriving in the Saudi capital.

Al Nassr controlled proceedings from the opening stages, pressing high and dominating possession. Sadio Mané opened the scoring in the 33rd minute, finishing clinically from close range after a well-weighted assist from João Félix. Damac’s defensive effort was further hampered when Sanousi Hawsawi and Dhari Al-Anazi both received bookings attempting to contain the hosts’ forward line.

Kingsley Coman doubled the advantage six minutes into the second half, cutting inside before unleashing a powerful strike to make it 2-0. Damac briefly threatened a comeback when a VAR review awarded them a penalty following a foul by Mohamed Simakan, with Morlaye Sylla converting from the spot to reduce the deficit.

Any prospect of a Damac revival was swiftly extinguished by Ronaldo himself. The 41-year-old curled home a free-kick in the 62nd minute before adding a second in the 81st minute — his 972nd and 973rd career goals respectively — to seal a 4-1 result and confirm Al Nassr as champions.

The emotional significance of the moment was not lost on Ronaldo. After scoring his match-clinching second goal, he was visibly moved on the pitch, with tears streaming down his face as the weight of the achievement became clear. His partner Georgina Rodrigues watched on from the stands. At the final whistle, Ronaldo led the post-match celebrations, beating a drum to the delight of the jubilant Al-Awwal Park crowd.

Shortly after the final whistle, Ronaldo took to X, formerly Twitter, to share his reaction with his global fanbase. He posted a specially designed graphic documenting his journey to the title, captioning it simply: “CHAMPIONS.”

The Saudi Pro League title represents a significant milestone not only for Ronaldo personally but for Al Nassr’s broader ambitions within the PIF-backed league. The Saudi Pro League has attracted a number of high-profile signings in recent seasons as part of a wider push to raise the competition’s global profile.

With the league campaign now concluded, Ronaldo’s focus is expected to shift to international duty. According to reports, he is preparing to lead Portugal at the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup — a tournament that could represent another defining chapter in his storied career.