Cristiano Ronaldo celebrating his goal
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 970th career goal on Tuesday night as Al Nassr claimed an important Saudi Pro League win over Al Ahli.
The Portuguese forward got on the scoresheet in the 76th minute to put Al Nassr ahead in a tense contest between two of the league’s biggest sides.
The result comes as a major boost for Al Nassr in their push to keep up the pressure in the Saudi title race as the season enters a crucial stage.
Ronaldo’s latest strike also took his career tally to 970 goals for club and country, leaving him 30 goals away from the 1000 mark.
The former Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus star has continued to score consistently despite being in the final years of his playing career.
Tuesday’s goal stood out because it came against one of the strongest sides in the Saudi league this season, with Al Ahli remaining among the clubs challenging near the top of the table.
Ronaldo’s form also comes at a good time for Al Nassr ahead of important matches in their continental campaign where expectations remain high.
The goal will again spark debate around the long-running rivalry with Lionel Messi as both players continue adding to their career numbers in different leagues.
The latest strike means Ronaldo is now 30 goals away from reaching 1000 career goals.
