On His Return, Ronaldo Scores as Al-Nassr Thrash Al Riyadh 4-0 to Retake Top Spot in Saudi League
Coming off the bench to score the fourth goal, Cristiano Ronaldo led Al-Nassr to a resounding 4-0 win over Al Riyadh in matchday 2 of the Saudi Pro League, matching a historic scoring record and helping his side reclaim top spot in the table.
Al-Nassr claimed a resounding 4-0 win over hosts Al Riyadh in matchday 2 of the Saudi Pro League at Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium, in a match that saw Cristiano Ronaldo return to the scoresheet.
Match summary
Defender Abdulelah Al-Amri opened the scoring for Al-Nassr with a header from an Angelo corner (18'), before Angelo himself added the second goal in first-half stoppage time. In the second half, João Félix extended the lead with a third goal (58').
Coming on for Abdullah Al-Hamdan in the 62nd minute, Ronaldo scored the fourth goal in the 83rd minute, matching Mohammed Al-Sahlawi's historic record as Al-Nassr's all-time top scorer in the Saudi league.
Back on top
The big win sees Al-Nassr reclaim top spot in the Saudi league table after matchday 2, while Al Riyadh suffered their second straight defeat and remain without a point.
Key takeaways
- Al-Nassr thrashed Al Riyadh 4-0 in Saudi Pro League matchday 2.
- Ronaldo scored off the bench, matching Mohammed Al-Sahlawi's all-time scoring record for Al-Nassr.
- Al-Nassr are back on top of the table, while Al Riyadh remain pointless after two matches.
