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In a significant match on April 30, 2026, Cristiano Ronaldo scored the opener as Al-Nassr defeated Al-Ahli 2-0 at Alawwal Park in Riyadh. This victory marks another step towards Ronaldo’s historic milestone of 1,000 career goals.

Ronaldo broke the deadlock with a header following a corner kick. He now has 25 goals in the Saudi Pro League this season. Al-Nassr currently leads the league with 79 points, while Al-Ahli sits third with 66 points.

Al-Nassr has been in remarkable form, securing 19 consecutive victories across all competitions. They have won 13 out of their last 14 league matches at home. In contrast, Al-Ahli recently clinched back-to-back AFC Champions League titles.

Earlier this season, Al-Ahli won the reverse fixture against Al-Nassr 3-2. This time, however, they faced a strong challenge. The goal gave Al-Nassr the composure to control the tempo in the closing stages.

Al-Nassr’s next match will be crucial for the title race as they face rivals Al Hilal. The team will be without Mubarak Al Buainain and Reghed Najjar due to injuries. Yet, they remain focused on maintaining their lead.

Ivan Toney scored three goals in the earlier encounter between these two teams. However, his contributions were not enough this time as Al-Nassr dominated the game.

Officials have not confirmed if any additional changes will be made to the lineup before facing Al Hilal. Fans eagerly anticipate how Ronaldo’s pursuit of his milestone will unfold in upcoming matches.