Cristiano Ronaldo scores hat-trick in Al Nassr victory

On October 29, 2026, 40-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo led Al Nassr to a decisive victory against Al Kholood, scoring a second-half hat-trick. The match ended with a 5-2 scoreline, with Ronaldo finding the back of the net in the 66th, 73rd, and 81st minutes. Teammate João Félix played a pivotal role in the victory, providing four assists throughout the game, while Angelo Gabriel and Sadio Mane also contributed goals for Al Nassr. Al Kholood had initially taken the lead in the 16th minute through Julien Dominguez.

This performance brings Ronaldo's career total to 985 goals. The Portuguese forward is now only 15 goals away from the historic milestone of 1,000 career goals. Following the match, Ronaldo publicly acknowledged the efforts of his teammates, emphasizing his continued focus on reaching this unprecedented target while maintaining his high level of performance in the Saudi league.