Cristiano Ronaldo’s late penalty extends Al Nassr’s undefeated Saudi Pro League start

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice, including a last-minute penalty, to secure a 2-1 victory for Al Nassr over Al Fayha in the Saudi Pro League, extending Al Nassr's unbeaten start to the season with seven wins from seven games. Ronaldo, now 40 years old, expressed that his heart raced during the critical penalty, highlighting his passion and 22-year football career. With these goals, he has scored eight times in seven matches this season, reaching a career total of 952 goals. Despite his personal achievements, Ronaldo emphasized the importance of team success and the goal of winning the league title with Al Nassr. The match featured a controversial penalty decision deep into injury time, which was awarded after a lengthy VAR review. Al Nassr leads the league with 21 points, followed closely by Al Taawoun and Al Hilal, while Karim Benzema's Al-Ittihad struggles in eighth place.