Ronaldo’s Riyadh Derby Dynamo: A Lethal Strike Sparks Al Nassr over Al Hilal
12 January 2026
Ronaldo Opens the Derby Scoring
Portuguese icon Cristiano Ronaldo, captain of Al Nassr, stole the spotlight in the Riyadh derby against Al Hilal, netting a goal as the Roshn Pro League round 15 unfolded.
He opened the scoring in the 42nd minute from a cross on the right, calmly slotting the ball home.
This marked the second straight time Ronaldo has found the target against Al Hilal, following a brace last season against the same rival.
Season Impact
Ronaldo sits atop the Roshn Pro League scoring charts with 15 goals from 14 games this season, adding another strike and a key assist in the contest against the leaders.
He has now reached four goals and an assist against Al Hilal across all competitions this term.
The match adds to an ongoing narrative where Ronaldo continues to drive Al Nassr’s ambitions this season, with the derby producing the latest chapter in a remarkable scoring run.
The result also fuels debates about the best foreign player in the league and leaves defenders scrambling after every sprint, metaphorically speaking.
Fans left the stadium buzzing, half convinced every meeting with Ronaldo ends in a highlight reel.
Punchline 1: If goals were Wi-Fi, Ronaldo would stream in 4K with zero buffering.
Punchline 2: The only thing sharper than his left foot is his calendar—15 goals in 14 games, and still time for a post-match interview we pretend happened in real life.
