Ronaldo’s Stunning Strike Redeems Missed Penalty in Al Nassr’s 5-1 Rout

Cristiano Ronaldo showcased his trademark resilience on Saturday night, bouncing back from a missed penalty just moments earlier to score a breathtaking long-range strike in Al Nassr’s dominant 5-1 victory over Al Fateh at Al-Awwal Park. The Portuguese legend’s spectacular goal from outside the box in the 60th minute proved to be a decisive moment, even though new signing Joao Felix’s hat-trick ultimately stole much of the headlines. The emphatic win extended Al Nassr’s unbeaten streak in the Saudi Pro League, maintaining their perfect record with five consecutive victories.

Redemption After Early Setback

Ronaldo’s moment came just 60 seconds after missing a penalty that visibly stunned the home crowd, including YouTube sensation IshowSpeed, who was in attendance. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner quickly made amends, collecting a pass from Sadio Mané before dancing past his defender with deft stepovers. He then unleashed a powerful strike toward the far post that sailed into the top-right corner, leaving the goalkeeper helpless. The magnificent goal marked Ronaldo’s 949th career milestone, bringing him closer to his historic 1,000-goal target, and his 800th goal in club football.

Al Nassr Strengthens League Lead

The victory further solidified Al Nassr’s dominance atop the Saudi Pro League standings with 15 points from five matches. Meanwhile, Al Fateh’s struggles continued, remaining at the bottom of the table with just one point. In other fixtures, Al Hilal decimated Al Ettifaq 5-0 in a commanding display, while Al Hazm secured a crucial 2-1 win over Al Okhdood.