Cristiano Ronaldo scores as Al-Nassr leads Al-Riyadh 4-0 in Saudi Pro League
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 7:18 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo scored in his first Saudi Pro League appearance of the season as Al-Nassr secured a 4-0 lead over Al-Riyadh. Ronaldo, who returned to the squad following his recent wedding, entered the match in the 62nd minute. He found the net with a low cross from Ayman Yahya, marking his 977th career goal. The match is ongoing as Al-Nassr aims for a strong start to the season.
- •Ronaldo scored in the 83rd minute after coming off the bench.
- •Al-Nassr leads 4-0 against Al-Riyadh during the match.
- •This is Ronaldo's first game back since the World Cup.
- •Al-Nassr's coach Ange Postecoglou named Ronaldo among the substitutes.
- •Ronaldo's career goal tally now stands at 977.
- 7:18 PMYahoo Sports — Cristiano Ronaldo makes goalscoring return for Al-Nassr
"Cristiano Ronaldo climbed off the bench to score on his first Saudi Pro League appearance of the season as Al-Nassr thumped Al-Riyadh 4-0. Ronaldo, back in the Al-Nassr squad for the first time since the World Cup and following his recent wedding, was named among the substitutes by boss Ange Postecoglou.
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