Ronaldo scores off bench as Al-Nassr thrash Al-Riyadh 4-0 in season opener
Ronaldo came off the bench to score the final goal as Al-Nassr defeated Al-Riyadh 4-0 in the Saudi Pro League on Friday, marking his first game of the 2026-27 season after an extended break following Portugal’s run to the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. First-half goals from Abdulelah Al-Amri and Angelo Gabriel gave Al-Nassr a 2-0 lead, and Joao Felix added an early second-half goal before Ronaldo’s finish.
The goal signals Ronaldo’s immediate impact on returning to action and provides a boost for Al-Nassr’s opening match victory. For supporters, it offers an early indication of his fitness and contribution potential despite limited pre-season preparation.
Ronaldo celebrated by posting a picture of himself with teammates on X, captioned “Good to be back.” As the season progresses, fans will watch whether he can maintain this level of performance. Will Ronaldo’s early-season goal translate into consistent contributions throughout the campaign, or will it remain an isolated highlight?