Following a two-week absence from both the pitch and public commentary, Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, captain of Al-Nassr, has broken his silence. His return to action proved decisive, as he spearheaded his team’s 2-0 victory over Al-Fateh on Saturday evening in the 22nd round of the Roshn Saudi League.
Marking his comeback after missing his side’s last three matches across all competitions—a protest against the investment fund’s spending policies for clubs—Ronaldo opened the scoring in the 18th minute. Subsequently, he took to his account on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to post a message, stating: “Another step forward… let’s keep moving ahead,” a clear nod to the ongoing title race.
League Standings and the Golden Boot Race
The crucial win propelled Al-Nassr to 52 points, solidifying their second-place position in the league table. They now trail the leaders, Al-Hilal, by a mere one point, with the latter holding 53 points.
On an individual level, Ronaldo’s goal against Al-Fateh elevated his personal tally to 18 goals for the season. This achievement sees him ascend to joint-second place in the Roshn Saudi League top scorers ranking, now level with Mexican striker Julián Quiñones of Al-Qadsiah.