Cristiano Ronaldo rolled back the years with a sensational overhead kick as Al Nassr continued their impressive season with a decisive win over Al Khaleej. Ronaldo’s strike drew comparisons to his goal against Juventus in the 2017 Champions League final as the 40-year-old showed why he is one of the greatest players of all time.
Al Nassr’s dominance was evident from the start, maintaining control throughout as Joao Felix played a leading role in the first half, scoring both a goal and an assist to set the pace for victory. In the opening phase, Al Nassr applied early pressure and created several opportunities. Cristiano Ronaldo threatened to open the scoring on two occasions – first with a shot from the edge of the box and later with an attempt inside the box that required a sharp save from Al Khaleej Moris. Those early opportunities set the tone for Al Nassra’s relentless attack as Joao Felix took center stage early on.
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His performance in the first half helped his team gain control. Al Nassr’s tactical approach centered around a persistent attacking game that kept Al Khaleej’s defense under constant pressure. Felix opened the scoring in the 39th minute, Wesley increased the lead three minutes later.
Murad Al-Hawsawi reduced the deficit in the 47th minute, but Sadio Mane restored the two-goal cushion early in the final quarter of the second half.
Defensively, Al Nassr managed the game with discipline and limited Al Khaleej’s opportunities. The turning point came late in the match when Al Khaleej were reduced to ten men after being sent off, making it increasingly difficult for them to mount any comeback against Al Nassr’s high-tempo game.
The most remarkable moment of the match was the final play when Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 955th goal with a spectacular bicycle kick.
Statistically, the match reflected Al Nassr’s control, with Ronaldo’s late goal serving as the most spectacular of several throughout the match. The milestone of 955 goals further cemented his position as a prolific goalscorer. Joao Felix’s participation in both the goal and the assist added to the team’s overall impressive numbers.
Al Nassr’s victory extended their perfect run to nine consecutive victories this season, underscoring their status as league leaders.
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Published on:
November 24, 2025
