Cristiano Ronaldo’s competitive fire burned bright during Al-Nassr’s commanding 3-1 victory over Neom in the Saudi Pro League on Saturday. The Portuguese superstar was caught on camera delivering a sarcastic tirade at the referee before halftime, showcasing his relentless pursuit of perfection even in moments of frustration. As the Al-Nassr captain walked toward the tunnel with his team level at 0-0, Ronaldo confronted the official with cutting sarcasm: “Well done, well done. Keep going like that, you’re doing a good game – very good game you do.”
Second-Half Dominance Secures Victory
The frustration dissipated once Al-Nassr returned from the interval with renewed purpose. Just three minutes into the second half, Angelo Gabriel broke the deadlock following a rebound from Ronaldo’s blocked free-kick. Moments later, Neom’s striker Luciano Rodríguez received a red card following a VAR review for elbowing, reducing the hosts to ten men and shifting momentum decisively in Al-Nassr’s favor.
Ronaldo Reaches Historic Milestone
Ronaldo made his mark from the penalty spot midway through the second half, converting with characteristic precision to register his 953rd career goal and 83rd for Al-Nassr since joining in early 2023. João Félix added a late third, with Ahmed Abdo’s goal proving merely a consolation for Neom. The victory maintained Al-Nassr’s three-point lead at the top of the Saudi Pro League table, reaffirming their championship credentials.