CR7 seals the night: Ronaldo leads Al Nassr to a 2-1 victory over Al Fayha

Match Recap

Cristiano Ronaldo continued his extraordinary run in the Saudi Pro League, guiding Al Nassr to a 2-1 victory over Al Fayha on Saturday at Al Nass Park, as Round 7 action unfolded. Al Fayha struck first, with Jason Rimisero finishing a long ball in the 13th minute to put the visitors ahead. Al Nassr, undeterred, found the equalizer eight minutes before halftime when Ronaldo finished a neat move inside the box.

In the closing moments, a VAR review awarded a penalty to Al Nassr. Ronaldo stepped up and calmly converted to seal the win, completing a night that echoed the team’s title ambitions and leaving the crowd buzzing about a perfect start to the campaign.

Standout Moments and Records

The win lifted Al Nassr to 21 points, keeping them atop the table and three points clear of Al Taawoun, while Al Fayha sat on eight points in tenth. Ronaldo, who earned Man of the Match honors, emphasized belief through adversity and stressed that trophies matter more than individual awards: "We must believe until the end. The team is confident, and the fans are behind us."

He also highlighted the mental aspect of the campaign, noting that the season is long and the group must stay focused, step by step. His personal tally this season stands tall in a career filled with milestones, underscoring why he remains one of football’s all-time greats. Ronaldo’s remarks suggested a clear intent to push for the league title rather than personal glory.

The victory also marked a historic moment for Al Nassr by marking their best start in club history with seven straight wins to begin the season, a feat historically matched only by a select few in the league’s annals.

On the numbers, Ronaldo’s official career total sits at 952 goals, with eight league goals this season in seven appearances, which places him among the Saudi Pro League’s top scorers and keeps him in the broader race for all-time records. The chase for the league’s top scorer remains tight, with Joao Felix and Joshua King sharing nine goals, while Ronaldo sits close behind in the ongoing duel for the crown.

The narrative around the competition remains rich, as Al Nassr continues to show it can win games with a blend of clinical finishing and mental resilience, reinforcing the idea that in football, belief can be as valuable as precision in front of goal.

"The most important thing is the group and the trophy," Ronaldo added, reinforcing that this squad’s cohesion will be key as the season wears on. The club’s supporters were left buoyant, their faith rewarded as their team continues to pressure the league’s hierarchy.

Punchline sniper moment 1: Ronaldo scores so often the net should probably start paying rent to the goalposts. Punchline sniper moment 2: If the title had a credit limit, Ronaldo would have already maxed it out—and the league would still be asking for his autograph on the receipt.