Ronaldo nets 850th goal as Al-Nassr slaughter Al-Hazm
Al-Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo (R) celebrates after scoring a goal during the Saudi Pro League football match against Al-Hazm at the King Abdullah Sports City, Buraidah, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 2, 2023. (AFP Photo)


Cristiano Ronaldo was on fire on Saturday, proving his supremacy once again by netting his 850th goal as Al-Nassr slammed Al-Hazm 5-1.

Ronaldo's Saudi Arabian odyssey took an unexpected turn in his debut season with Al-Nassr.

While the prolific Portuguese striker found the back of the net with his trademark flair, silverware eluded him – an unusual scenario for the legendary Ronaldo.

However, this season dawned with a different aura, a promise of redemption.

Al-Nassr made a resounding statement by clinching the coveted Arab Club Champions Cup, edging out archrivals Al-Hilal in a pulsating final that spilled into extra time.

The triumph secured their ticket to the 2023-2024 AFC Champions League, thanks in no small part to Ronaldo's virtuoso performance, including a brace in the Cup final.

The Saudi Pro League began on a slightly shaky note with two early losses for Al-Nassr.

But just when doubts began creeping, the team mounted a remarkable resurgence, with Ronaldo leading the charge.

In their latest outing, Ronaldo once again showcased his magic, delivering a masterclass of a performance that featured a goal and two crucial assists in Al-Nassr's emphatic 5-1 thrashing of Al-Hazm.

With that goal, Ronaldo became the first player ever to achieve the remarkable feat of scoring 850 official goals in his career.

Al-Nassr's ambitions have soared to new heights with Ronaldo in peak form, a footballing maestro weaving dreams of silverware.

As he nets goal after goal, Ronaldo is not just leading the Saudi Pro League; he is dominating it, both as a scorer and a provider of crucial assists.