Cristiano Ronaldo scores brace on return from injury as Al-Nassr claim dominant win over Al-Najma | OneFootball

Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals on his return from injury as Al-Nassr thrashed Al-Najma 5-2 in the Saudi Pro League (SPL) on Friday. 

The experienced forward picked up a hamstring injury during the club’s 3-1 win over Al-Fayha in February. 

Ronaldo returned to the starting XI against Al-Najma and made an immediate impact. 

The Portuguese scored a penalty in the 56th minute before adding another with a classic poacher’s finish. 

After collecting a low cross from Nawaf Bu Washl, Ronaldo scored from close range in the 73rd minute. 

The goal was initially ruled offside by the assistant referee, but VAR eventually overturned the decision. 

Ronaldo has now reached 967 goals in his career.

The crucial victory leaves Al-Nassr six points clear at the top of the SPL table. 

Al-Hilal, who have a game in hand over their rivals, will look to close the gap when they take on Al-Taawoun on Saturday. 

Ronaldo has been sensational since joining Al-Nassr in December 2022. 

However, despite his individual scoring feats, he has failed to win major silverware in Saudi Arabia.

Ronaldo has a brilliant opportunity to break his trophy drought this year, as Al-Nassr are clear at the top of the table with seven games remaining.