AFCON 2025
Al-Nassr maintained their flawless start to the Saudi Pro League season, securing a commanding 4-1 victory over Al-Khaleej at home. The win marks their ninth straight victory, solidifying their dominance atop the table.
The hosts took immediate control. New signing Joao Felix opened the scoring in the first half, neatly converting Angelo Gabriel’s low cross, before Wesley quickly doubled the lead with a superb curling effort from outside the box.
The visitors briefly found a foothold just after the restart when Murad Al Hawsawi pulled a goal back in the 47th minute.
However, the momentary lapse was quickly corrected by Sadio Mane, who restored the two-goal cushion with a delicate, trademark lobbed curler.
CRISTIANO RONALDO BICYCLE KICK GOAL!! WHO ELSE IS DOING THIS AT 40 YEARS OLD 🐐🐐🐐 pic.twitter.com/uyrVq7yLLn
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) November 23, 2025
The night’s indelible moment arrived deep in stoppage time. From Nawaf Boushal’s cross, the 40-year-old legend Cristiano Ronaldo executed a breathtaking, perfectly-timed bicycle kick to seal the 4-1 result. While Ronaldo had peppered the goal with long-range efforts earlier, he saved his signature magic for the finale.
Despite a VAR-disallowed goal for Al-Nassr and a late red card for Al-Khaleej’s Dimitrios Kourbelis, the result was never truly in doubt. This win showcases Al-Nassr’s incredible attacking depth and emphasizes Ronaldo’s enduring, unmatched brilliance.
