Cristiano Ronaldo scores 100th Saudi Pro League goal as Al Nassr beat Al Shabab 4-2

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 100th Saudi Pro League goal on May 7, 2026, as Al Nassr beat Al Shabab 4-2 on Matchday 33 of the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League. The milestone strike, coming in the 75th minute, extended Al Nassr's lead in the match and highlighted Ronaldo's sustained goalscoring impact since joining the competition in December 2022.

How the match unfolded

Al Nassr struck early through Joao Felix, who opened the scoring in the 3rd minute and doubled the lead in the 10th minute after a brilliant assist from Abdulrahman Ghareeb. Yannick Carrasco pulled one back for Al Shabab in the 30th minute with a solo effort, briefly bringing the hosts back into the contest.

The decisive moment arrived in the 75th minute. Sadio Mane collected a long ball from Felix and delivered a low cross into the box; Ronaldo lost his marker and finished with a first-time left-footed strike to make it 3-1, marking his 26th goal of the 2025-26 campaign and his 100th in the Saudi Pro League since his arrival in December 2022.

Ali Al-Bulaihi reduced the deficit to 3-2 in the 80th minute for Al Shabab, but Joao Felix completed his hat-trick with a composed stoppage-time penalty in the 98th minute to seal the 4-2 victory for Al Nassr.

Milestone significance and season context

Ronaldo reaching 100 goals in the Saudi Pro League in less than four seasons underscores his consistent output in the competition since his December 2022 arrival. The strike was his 26th of the 2025-26 season, and Al Nassr's club social media noted he has now scored against every team in the league this campaign.

The win moved Al Nassr to 82 points from 32 league games, extending their lead to five points over Al Hilal, who were reported to have a game in hand. That points context increases the importance of remaining fixtures as the title run-in continues.

Key moments and implications

• Joao Felix scored in the 3rd and 10th minutes and completed a hat-trick with a 98th-minute penalty.
• Yannick Carrasco scored for Al Shabab in the 30th minute.
• Cristiano Ronaldo's 75th-minute left-footed strike was his 100th Saudi Pro League goal and his 26th of the season.
• Ali Al-Bulaihi scored in the 80th minute for Al Shabab.
• Al Nassr moved to 82 points from 32 matches, five points clear of Al Hilal, who have a game in hand (as reported).

What it means

Ronaldo's century of Saudi Pro League goals adds another milestone to his time in Saudi Arabia and reinforces his role in Al Nassr's title push. With Al Nassr holding a narrow lead in the table and key fixtures remaining, their ability to maintain form and manage Al Hilal's game in hand will decide the championship outcome.