Cristiano Ronaldo Nets Hat-trick in Al-Nassr's Win

On October 30, Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first hat-trick in two years, leading Al-Nassr to a 5-3 victory over Al-Kholood in the Saudi Pro League at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh. The 41-year-old Portuguese captain scored three goals within 15 minutes, increasing his career goal tally to 985.

Al-Kholood initially took the lead in the 16th minute through Julien Domingues, but Al-Nassr equalized eight minutes later with a goal from Ângelo Gabriel. Sadio Mané then put Al-Nassr ahead in the 38th minute, assisted by João Félix.

Al-Kholood equalized again through Antoine Loic Essomba Bikoula just before halftime, leaving the score at 2-2. Despite having two goals disallowed for offside in the first half, Ronaldo found his rhythm in the second half, scoring in the 66th minute from a João Félix cutback, adding another in the 72nd minute with a header, and completing his hat-trick in the 81st minute.

João Félix recorded four assists in the match.