Ronaldo Scores Fourth Hat-Trick, Leads Al Nassr to Rout
Star Forward Two Goals Shy of League Record with Games Remaining
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his fourth hat-trick of the Saudi Pro League season as Al Nassr thrashed Al Wehda 6-0.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner now has 32 league goals this season, two short of Abderrazak Hamdallah’s record tally of 34 back in the 2018-19 campaign, with four games still to play.
Ronaldo opened the scoring in Riyadh in the fifth minute after intercepting a poor clearance from goalkeeper Munir Mohamedi.
Seven minutes later, the former Real Madrid superstar grabbed his second, heading home a cross from Marcelo Brozovic. Early in the second half, Ronaldo’s shot from just inside the area secured his hat-trick in Al Nassr’s seventh successive win.
Ronaldo was once again the star performer for his side and was as clinical as ever in front of the goal. The 39-year-old was too hot to handle for the Al Wehda players who completed the 66th treble of his illustrious career.
His fellow Portuguese star Otavio also scored as did Senegal forward Sadio Mane and Mohammed Al-Fatil.
The win moves nine-time Saudi Arabian champions Al Nassr to nine points behind leaders Al Hilal.
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