The Portuguese legend moves closer to the 1,000-goal milestone as Coman and Simakan secure a 3-0 victory.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s relentless pursuit of footballing history continued this Friday as the Al-Nassr captain inspired his side to a dominant 3-0 away win over Al-Kholood. The victory keeps Al-Nassr firmly in the Saudi Pro League title race.
The Road to 1,000 Goals
After a tightly contested first half, Ronaldo broke the deadlock early in the second period. Benefiting from a pinpoint assist by João Félix, the 40-year-old clinical finisher made no mistake, netting the 961st goal of his legendary professional career.
Ronaldo now sits just 39 goals away from the unprecedented 1,000-goal mark. Despite his age, the striker remains the focal point of the team’s tactical system, showing no signs of slowing down in the Saudi heat.
⚽️ || GOOOOOAAAAL! 🤩🐐
Ronaldo scores the first goal 47’ for @AlNassrFC #Nassr 1:0 #Alkholood pic.twitter.com/z0SFZvKPwr— AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) January 30, 2026
Coman and Simakan Seal the Points
Al-Nassr’s superior quality shone through as the match progressed. Defender Mohamed Simakan doubled the lead with a powerful header, punishing the bottom-of-the-table hosts for their defensive lapses.
In the dying minutes, summer signing Kingsley Coman stepped up to convert a clinical penalty, putting the game beyond reach. The 3-0 scoreline reflects a disciplined performance that nullified any threat of a comeback from Al-Kholood.
What’s Next for Al-Nassr?
The Saudi Pro League calendar offers no respite. Al-Nassr’s focus now shifts to Monday’s clash against Al-Riyadh, followed by a highly anticipated Riyadh Derby against Al-Ittihad. With the Asian Champions League also on the horizon, squad rotation will be key for the upcoming fixtures.
Thiago Nuno is a football editor and analyst covering European leagues, match statistics, and transfer market trends.
