Ronaldo's Late Strike Keeps Al Nassr Perfect in the Saudi Pro League

Match Progress and Late Twist

Al Nassr extended their Saudi Pro League winning streak to seven by overturning a one-goal deficit to beat Al Fayha 2-1 in a dramatic finish that kept their perfect run alive at seven straight wins for seven rounds.

Cristiano Ronaldo found the net twice—the opener in the 37th minute from a Kingsley Coman assist, and a stoppage-time penalty in the 102nd minute after Fashion Sakala had given Al Fayha a brief lead on a rapid counterattack.

The result leaves Nasr on 21 points at the top, three points ahead of Al Taawoun, who had earlier beaten Al Qadsiah 2-0, while Al Fayha sit in tenth with eight points.

Lineups and Tactics

Coach Jorge Jesus fielded a refreshed XI from the cup clash with Al Ittihad, including a return to midfield for Marcelo Brozovic and a defensive reshuffle that bolstered the middle of the park.

The starting lineup for Al Nassr featured a solid defensive spine and a dangerous frontline, while Al Fayha lined up with a compact setup aimed at stifling the hosts and exploiting quick counters.

The match itself saw an early test from Al Fayha and a series of Nassr chances as the teams traded pressure. A VAR check on a 19th-minute Nassr goal ruled offside, keeping the score level, before Ronaldo’s late winner sealed the points.

Key Moments and Aftermath

Al Fayha pressed early, with Jason testing the goalkeeper before Nassr found their footing. Ronaldo’s equalizer on 37 minutes changed the dynamics, setting the stage for a gripping second half.

The second period featured sustained Nassr pressure, late changes to refresh the midfield, and a succession of near-misses before the dramatic finish. A late goal from Ronaldo, converted from a penalty in time added on, completed a memorable comeback and capped a seven-game winning streak.

Final score: Al Nassr 2, Al Fayha 1. Ronaldo’s brace kept the team atop the table and reinforced their reputation for clutch finishes. A night where patience paid off—though the ball clearly didn’t want to cooperate with the defense’s plan, which is a nice way of saying the net finally sighed a relief after the stoppage-time twist.