Video: Cristiano Ronaldo reaches 970 career goals in crucial game for Al Nassr vs Al Ahli

Cristiano Ronaldo continues to build on his historic legacy with Al Nassr, reaching 970 career goals in a crucial match against Al Ahli. The milestone comes at a pivotal stage of the season, with Al Nassr pushing to secure the Saudi Pro League title, while Ronaldo also continues his pursuit of the historic 1,000-goal mark.

The goal came in the 76th minute, when Ronaldo finished a well-worked attacking sequence with a precise header from a corner to make it 1–0 in favor of Al Nassr. Meanwhile, Kingsley Coman added a second goal in the 90th minute with a clinical finish to extend the lead to 2–0, which stood as the final score.

With this win, Al Nassr now sits at the top of the Saudi Pro League standings with 79 points after 30 matches, holding an advantage over Al Hilal, who remain second with 71 points and one game in hand. The result further strengthens Al Nassr’s position as the season enters its final stretch.

Beyond league play, Al Nassr remains competitive on multiple fronts. The team recently secured a commanding 5-1 victory over Al Ahli SC to advance to the AFC Champions League Two final, maintaining strong momentum heading into the closing stretch of the season.

Ronaldo’s scoring form continues to drive Al Nassr

Ronaldo’s latest goal brings his season tally to 25, including six from the penalty spot, reinforcing his importance to the team’s attacking output. His ability to deliver in decisive moments has been a consistent factor throughout the campaign.

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With just four matches remaining in the league campaign, Ronaldo isn’t only leading Al Nassr in its title push, but also closing in on a historic personal milestone. He is now just 30 goals away from the 1,000-goal mark, a feat that would further cement his status as one of the most prolific scorers in soccer history.

His leadership and scoring remain central to Al Nassr’s ambitions. As the season enters its final stretch, every match presents an opportunity to edge closer to history while maintaining the club’s push for silverware.