40-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo continues to prove that age is just a number for him. For those who doubt him, the recent performance during Al-Nassr vs Al-Riyadh should silence them.
Ronaldo marshalled his team to a 2-1 comeback win, scoring twice. After the away side, Al-Riyadh, took the lead in the injury time of the first half, Ronaldo tapped in from close range (56') to make it 1-1.
He then scored a stupendous volley from outside the penalty area to make it 2-1 in the 64th minute. It was a strike of the highest quality and very few, if any other, players in the world can strike a ball so purely. Ronaldo reached his 933rd career goal during the match and his wonder goal has been making the rounds on social media.
هدف تعجز الكلمات عن وصفه 🤯🚀#دوري_روشن_السعودي | #النصر_الرياض pic.twitter.com/rZWeS8g2CQ
— دوري روشن السعودي (@SPL) April 12, 2025
While Cristiano Ronaldo continues to shine on the pitch, there are always critics. Al-Nassr boss Stefano Pioli, though, has got his superstar forward's back. He hailed Ronaldo's leadership and the way he performed against Al-Riyadh. Pioli said:
Cristiano Ronaldo helped us build this team as the leader of the group. I can't speak about his performance on the pitch, what you saw today was his best response to the critics.
Stefano Pioli:
— Al Nassr Zone (@TheNassrZone) April 12, 2025
“Cristiano Ronaldo helped us build this team as the leader of the group.. I can't talk about his performance on the field and what you saw today is the best response to his critics.” pic.twitter.com/3ye0BjpeQu
Cristiano Ronaldo had a total of four shots on target against Al-Riyadh. He created four big chances and made five key passes. Sofascore rated the five-time Ballon d'Or winner a perfect 10 for the display. He has now scored 32 goals and four assists in 35 appearances across competitions this season.
🔟 | PERFECTION
— Sofascore Football (@SofascoreINT) April 12, 2025
Cristiano Ronaldo v Al-Riyadh:
👌 41 touches
⚽️ 2 goals
🎯 8 shots/4 on target
🎁 4 big chances created
🔑 5 key passes
👟 22/25 accurate passes
⚔️ 3/4 duels won
📈 10 Sofascore Rating
Earning a perfect 🔟 while 'only scoring two goals' isn't for everyone. 😏🐐 pic.twitter.com/hrMlxVwREV
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