New Delhi: The 40-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo has made a habit of defying time and he pulled it off once again with a stunning bicycle kick that wrapped up Al Nassr’s commanding win over Al Khaleej. Ronaldo lit up Al-Awwal Park with a moment of pure athleticism, sealing a performance that reminded everyone why he still belongs on the biggest stages. His late strike added the final flourish to a night where Al Nassr once again showed why they are setting the pace in the Saudi Pro League.
From the opening whistle, Al Nassr looked sharp and played with the kind of confidence that comes from a long winning streak. They were dominating the possession from the very start and Ronaldo even threatened twice in the early stages, forcing Al Khaleej goalkeeper Moris into work both from distance and inside the box. Those chances set the rhythm for a match in which Al Nassr never really loosened their grip.
Deep into stoppage time came the momentum everyone will talk about when Nawaf Boushal whipped in a cross from the right. The Portuguese star, with a flash of instinct and agility, launched himself into the air and connected with a bicycle kick that flew past Moris. This marked the 955th goal in his extraordinary career and carried the shades of his famous effort against Juventus in 2018.
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Flix shine as Al Nassr keep top spot
Joax Flix, who has settled into his role very quickly this season, took charge in the first half, not letting Al Khaleej time to breathe. His impact helped him get on the scoreboard as he scored a stunning goal in the 39th minute. Before Al Khaleej could regroup themselves Wesley doubled the advantage three minutes later. It was the sort of clinical spell that has become Al Nassr’s trademark this season. Even when Murad Al-Hawsawi pulled one back just after the break, there was no real shift in the momentum.
Sadio Mane restored the two-goal cushion midway through the second half, guiding the match back into Al Nassr’s hands. The win stretches AL Nassr’s perfect start to nine straight victories and keeps them four points clear at the top. For Ronaldo, still his first trophy in Saudi Arabia, such nights show he is far from finished.