2023-08-30 17:08:10
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner netted a brace against Al-Shabab in another round of action-packed matches in the Middle East.
While some doubted that Cristiano Ronaldo’s career as an arch-scorer was coming to an end in the first weeks of the new Saudi Pro League season, the last two rounds put that claim to rest – for now. .
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner confirmed his Matchday 3 hat-trick by scoring a brace for Al-Nassr on Tuesday. Even though his two goals came from the penalty spot against Al-Shabab, no one can forget that he now tops the scoring charts after four rounds.
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His side, however, remain in sixth place and continue to pay the price for their slow start to the campaign. She remains six points behind leaders Al-Ittihad and Al-Ahli, who both managed to maintain their 100% start to the season. Al-Hilal are also unbeaten and are set to face old rivals Ittihad in Friday’s Saudi Clasico.
In this context, GOAL brings you the winners and losers of the last day of the Saudi Pro League…
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