Playing as guests on Al Ittihad’s turf, Al Nassr initially conceded a goal in the 14th minute as Hamdallah found the net with an assist from Benzema. However, just five minutes later, Ronaldo leveled the score to 1-1 by successfully converting a penalty.

 

In the 68th minute, Ronaldo secured a brace from the penalty spot, propelling Al Nassr to a 3-2 lead. With this double against Al Ittihad, CR7 has accumulated 53 goals in 2023, surpassing competitors Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe (both with 52 goals) and Erling Haaland (50), establishing himself as the top scorer globally in 2023.

 

While Bayern Munich and PSG’s strikers have completed their 2023 schedules, Ronaldo still has the opportunity to enhance his performance in the upcoming match against Al Taawon in the early morning of December 31.

 

In addition to his goal-scoring prowess, Ronaldo has also provided 15 assists in 58 matches, a remarkable feat for a player on the verge of turning 39. After 18 rounds in the Saudi Pro League, Ronaldo currently leads the scoring charts with 19 goals, holding a two-goal advantage over his competitor Aleksandar Mitrovic.

 

The victory against Al Ittihad allows Al Nassr to stay in the championship race with Al Hilal, trailing by just 7 points.