Cristiano Ronaldo could not contain his emotions as Al-Nassr finally secured the Saudi Pro League title, defeating Damac 4-1 on Thursday. The 41-year-old captain scored twice in the victory, which clinched the championship for the first time since his arrival in 2022.
Emotional Title Triumph
Ronaldo, visibly relieved, broke down in tears on the bench after being substituted in the closing stages by manager Jorge Jesus. The win came after a painful week for the Portuguese star, who lost a cup final on Saturday and saw his side concede a stoppage-time equalizer in the penultimate league match against Al-Hilal, delaying the title celebrations.
Match Highlights
Goals from Sadio Mane and Kingsley Coman put Al-Nassr in control early on. Damac pulled one back before the hour mark, but Ronaldo responded within five minutes with a free-kick and later added a second to seal the victory. His brace took his career tally to 974 goals, as he continues his pursuit of the 1,000-goal milestone.
Ronaldo's Career Milestone
This league title is the eighth of Ronaldo's glittering career. He joined Al-Nassr in December 2022 after leaving Manchester United and has now won his first major trophy in Saudi Arabia. Manager Jorge Jesus, in his first season, led the team to the title and is set to leave the club when his contract expires next month.
Future Plans
Ronaldo, who signed a lucrative two-year contract extension last summer, is committed to Al-Nassr until 2027. However, he acknowledged that retirement is approaching, stating last month: "The end of my career is getting closer… let's enjoy every game. I keep playing not only for this generation, but also for the previous one and the one coming next."
