Ronaldo Scores as Al Nassr Hit 20-Win Streak
Al Nassr 20-Game Win Streak — Key Facts
- Ronaldo’s 76th-minute header broke the deadlock against Al Ahli at Al-Awwal Park on April 29.
- Al Nassr are now eight points clear of Al Hilal with just four league fixtures remaining.
- Ronaldo’s goal was his 25th league strike of the season — 25+ in three consecutive SPL campaigns.
- A win vs Al Qadsiah on May 3 could mathematically clinch the Saudi Pro League title.
Al Nassr are on the brink of their first Saudi Pro League title in seven years, and Cristiano Ronaldo is the man driving them there. The 41-year-old’s trademark header on April 29 sank Al Ahli 2-0 at Al-Awwal Park, pushing “Al Nassr’s” winning run to 20 consecutive matches across all competitions equalling the longest streak of Ronaldo’s own club career. With “Al Hilal” now eight points behind and four games left, the title race is effectively over. “One more win could seal it” as early as May 7.
How Ronaldo Broke the Al Ahli Deadlock
For 75 minutes, the match at Al-Awwal Park looked like it might deliver nothing. Al Ahli, fresh off their AFC Champions League triumph, proved difficult to break down, and a potential penalty for the visitors was overturned by VAR just before the interval, keeping the score at 0-0.
Then Ronaldo happened.
João Félix delivered a pinpoint corner from the left, and Ronaldo showcased his trademark aerial prowess, rising at the near post to flick a header into the far corner. It was the 76th minute. The stadium erupted.
Ronaldo produced three shots, two on target, and two key passes in 91 minutes, earning a team-high Sofascore rating of 7.8.
“Ronaldo’s return from his league boycott” earlier this season made this moment even more meaningful.
Coman Seals It Al Nassr’s Clinical Finish
With Al Ahli pushing for an equaliser, Al Nassr struck on the counter. Substitute Ayman Yahya, who had just entered the fray, slipped a brilliant ball through to Kingsley Coman. The French winger lashed a composed, vicious right-footed strike past Édouard Mendy at the near post to make it 2-0.
The scoreline flattered neither side in the first half, but Al Nassr’s ruthlessness in the final 15 minutes was the difference. Al Nassr kept a 17th clean sheet in the Pro League this season both their season total and home record their best in a single campaign.
Defensively, Jorge Jesus’s side continues to look like champions. “Ronaldo’s fitness and form since returning from injury” has been central to that shift.
Ronaldo’s Personal Milestones Add to the Night
Beyond the result, the goal carried individual weight at multiple levels.
Ronaldo’s goal marked a personal milestone, taking him to 25 or more league goals in three consecutive seasons for the first time since his extraordinary nine-season streak between 2009-10 and 2017-18.
According to Transfermarkt’s data, Ronaldo’s involvement in the victory meant he matched the longest winning streak of his club career a record that dates back to his time at Real Madrid 12 consecutive league wins, now replicated at a very different stage of his career.
The breakthrough came from Ronaldo, who netted his 970th career goal with a precise header after a corner from João Félix. The 1,000-goal mark is no longer a fantasy — it is a live countdown.
“Those who know Ronaldo best understand what this run means to him.”
Al Nassr’s Title Position What the Table Says
The Al Nassr scorecard in the Saudi Pro League standing table now reads: 30 matches, 26 wins, 3 losses, 1 draw, 81 goals for, 21 against, a goal difference of +60, and 79 points. Al Hilal, who defeated Damac on Tuesday April 28, is next in the table with 71 points.
Al Ahli are 13 points behind with five games left, with their hopes of claiming the domestic title effectively extinguished.
The title is now in Al Nassr’s hands. Two victories in the remaining four fixtures will be enough to confirm the championship, depending on other results. Al Nassr could potentially clinch the league on May 7, against Al Shabab, one game before actually facing Al Hilal.
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The 20-Win Streak in Context
This is not just a good run it is historically significant for Saudi football.
The streak began on January 17 with a win over Al Shabab, marking a turning point after the team had suffered three straight losses earlier in the year. That previous club record of 13 straight wins dated to the 2013-14 season and crucially, the last time Al Nassr put together such a dominant winning run, they went on to lift the Saudi Pro League title.
The all-time SPL record still belongs to Al Hilal, who put together 24 consecutive league victories during the 2023-24 season a campaign they ultimately crowned with the title under Jorge Jesus, who now manages Al Nassr.
The irony is not lost on anyone inside the club.
“Benzema’s injury setbacks at Al Hilal” have also played into this title race dynamic, leaving Al Nassr’s rivals short when it matters most.
Venue: Al-Awwal Park Delivered Again
Ronaldo’s celebrations saw him sprint towards Félix at the corner flag before being surrounded by teammates and staff a scene that captured the emotional weight of a run that now spans four months and 20 straight wins.
Al-Awwal Park, also known as King Fahd International Stadium, remains one of the most charged venues in Saudi football. “Check the King Fahd International Stadium guide”for seating and upcoming fixture access.
The atmosphere on matchday 30 reflected just how much this title means to a fanbase that has waited since 2019. Those planning to attend Al Nassr’s remaining home fixtures should move quickly demand is high and seats are limited across the run-in.
What Happens Next
Al Nassr face Al Qadsiah on May 3, then Al Shabab on May 7. A win in either game combined with rivals dropping points — ends the title wait officially. The long-awaited “Al Nassr vs Al Hilal” derby still looms in the final fixtures, but it may arrive as a celebration rather than a decider.
FAQ
What was the Al Nassr vs Al Ahli score on April 29, 2026?
Al Nassr won 2-0 at Al-Awwal Park. Cristiano Ronaldo scored in the 76th minute with a header from a João Félix corner, and Kingsley Coman added a second in the 90th minute.
How many games is Al Nassr’s current winning streak?
Al Nassr’s winning streak stands at 20 consecutive matches, including 16 in the Saudi Pro League, with just four games of the domestic campaign left.
When could Al Nassr clinch the Saudi Pro League title?
Al Nassr could potentially clinch the title on May 7, against Al Shabab, depending on whether Al Hilal and Al Ahli drop points in their remaining games.
How many league goals has Ronaldo scored this season?
Ronaldo has 25 Saudi Pro League goals in 2025-26, making this the third consecutive season he has reached that mark a feat he last achieved across nine straight seasons at Real Madrid.
What is Ronaldo’s total career goal tally after this match?
Ronaldo netted his 970th career goal against Al Ahli, moving him 30 goals away from the 1,000-career-goal milestone.
Conclusion
Ronaldo’s 20-game win streak with Al Nassr is not a statistical curiosity it is a statement about where Saudi football has arrived. A 41-year-old, two months removed from a hamstring injury and a league boycott, is scoring headers in the 76th minute of title deciders. His 970 career goals and 25 league strikes this season prove that the Al Nassr title push is driven by a player still operating at a level few could match. The Saudi Pro League crown has not felt this close in years.