Ronaldo Rewinds History with a Bicycle-Kick Masterclass in Saudi Pro League
23 November 2025
Vintage Ronaldo Moment Repeats Itself
The Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo replicated the famous bicycle-kick he scored for Real Madrid against Juventus, this time converting a mid-air strike against Al-Khaleej to help Al-Nassr win 4-1 in the Roshn Saudi Pro League on Sunday.
Ronaldo added the fourth for Al-Nassr, elevating his team to the top of the table and extending a nine-match winning run in a historic stretch under coach Jorge Jesus.
The clash with Al-Khaleej was not Ronaldo’s best showings; before his superb strike, his rating lagged behind teammates, yet he saved his moment seconds before the whistle to deliver a goal that recalled his iconic strike against Gianluigi Buffon in the Real Madrid–Juventus encounter.
On April 3, 2018, Ronaldo watched Dani Carvajal deliver a cross and, without hesitation, met it with a double-back-heel strike into Buffon’s net. Though Buffon shone moments earlier, the ball found the net, thrilling fans and Juventus supporters alike.
That moment propelled Ronaldo to join Juventus at the end of that season, ending a remarkable chapter with Real Madrid and beginning a new, numerically impressive phase in Italy.
Before today’s goal, Ronaldo had already sought to recreate that cinematic moment against Buffon, capitalizing on any cross with precision and using his extraordinary mobility to execute a bicycle kick that delivered power and surprise, leaving the goalkeeper guessing where the ball would come from next.
Post by Bono
Ronaldo nearly converted another classic against Yassine Bono, the Morocco keeper of Al-Hilal, after a cross was delivered and a bicycle kick was attempted from closer range. The ball struck the left post and the defense cleared, with Bono watching closely as the shot narrowly escaped the goal line.
Huge Impact
Ronaldo continues to deliver standout performances for Al-Nassr this season, remaining among the league’s top scorers in the past two campaigns and contending for the Golden Boot again, despite fierce competition from teammates like Joao Felix who also found the net against Al-Khaleej.
Ronaldo has helped reshape Al-Nassr’s attacking profile since arriving in Saudi Arabia, not only through his technical prowess but also via leadership and mental influence. He finishes chances and converts half-chances into goals, making the team more threatening in front of goal across different fixtures.
Technically, Ronaldo has raised the attacking quality with smart off-ball movements and his ability to create space even against organized defenses. His shooting from varied angles and distances provides constant solutions in tight situations, whether in open play or set-pieces, keeping opponents under constant pressure.
In terms of collective play, Ronaldo’s experience has aided his teammates, offering clear leadership and motivation throughout matches. His presence sharpens competition and elevates the group’s spirit, especially in big games that demand resilience and seniority.
Additionally, Ronaldo’s influence extends off the pitch, boosting Al-Nassr’s global profile and drawing more attention to the club and the league, which in turn fuels confidence and ambition. Overall, Ronaldo remains a pivotal figure in Al-Nassr’s project, blending immense footballing talent with a leadership quotient that has helped raise the team’s level and aspirations.
Under Jesus, Ronaldo’s brilliance has grown, and the Portuguese coach knows how to leverage his veteran star for the team, even while reserving energy for potential appearances in Asia’s continental competitions.
Note: Ronaldo’s goal run shows no signs of slowing, and the Saudi stage might just be his latest playground for history-in-the-making.
If Ronaldo keeps this pace, defenses will need to hire a calendar just to keep track of his goal-tally. And if math had a goal, Ronaldo would be its prime number.
