Cristiano Ronaldo proved he remains football’s ultimate clutch performer on Saturday night, delivering a sensational brace that included a last-minute penalty to secure a hard-fought 2-1 comeback victory for Al-Nassr over Al-Feiha in the Saudi Pro League.
According to Goal reporting, the Portuguese superstar was “inevitable,” dragging his team from the brink of frustration to maintain their flawless start to the domestic season.
The victory means Al-Nassr has secured seven wins from seven matches, leading the domestic standings.
Despite the hosts dominating possession, Al-Feiha drew first blood with a goal from Jason Remeseiro (12′) after what was described as a tactical misfire from Jorge Jesus’ high defensive line.
Al-Nassr quickly regrouped, but an equaliser from Kingsley Coman was controversially chalked off by VAR after Sadio Mané was deemed offside by inches, a decision that left “Ronaldo visibly fuming, throwing his arms in the air in disbelief.”
Ronaldo brought his side level just before the break (37′) with a “clinical finish” following a perfect team goal initiated by João Félix.
As the second half wore on, Al-Feiha sensed they might escape with a draw until fate intervened deep in stoppage time.After a lengthy VAR review, Al-Nassr was awarded a penalty.
“Up stepped Ronaldo, calm and collected. As the whistle blew, he took his familiar stance, stuttered in his run-up, and smashed the ball into the net.”
The dramatic 104th-minute winner sealed the perfect seven-game run for the title-chasers.