Cristiano Ronaldo Hits 50-Goal of the year in a thrilling match where Al Nassr triumphed 5-2 over Al Shabab, securing their spot in the Saudi King Cup semifinals. The Portuguese maestro showcased his scoring finesse with a commanding strike in the 74th minute, maintaining a remarkable goal-scoring momentum since his debut in Saudi Arabia earlier this year.
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Expressing his joy on Instagram, Ronaldo attributed the milestone to the steadfast support of his teammates, fans, and family, signaling his intent to add more goals to his tally before the year concludes. The match was not short on drama, with Al Shabab missing an early opportunity as Yannick Carrasco’s penalty sailed over the bar.
The visiting side initially took the lead through Seko Fofana, but Al Nassr swiftly responded. Carlos Júnior leveled the score with a powerful header, and Sadio Mané, a former Liverpool and Bayern Munich striker, secured the lead with a clinical finish following an exceptional counterattack. Abdulrahman Ghareeb extended the advantage just before halftime by converting Marcelo Brozović’s well-placed cross.
2011 – 60 goals
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2012 – 63 goals
2013 – 69 goals
2014 – 61 goals
2015 – 57 goals
2016 – 55 goals
2017 – 53 goals
2023 – 50 goals 🆕️
Cristiano Ronaldo hits 50 goals in a calendar year for the 8th time in his career 🗓️🐐 pic.twitter.com/HOEeKrCpYT
Ronaldo’s second-half goal further solidified Al Nassr’s dominance, though Al Shabab managed a late consolation as Hattan Bahebri capitalized on a rebound. The match concluded with Mohammed Maran sealing the victory in stoppage time with a straightforward finish.
Ronaldo Hits 50-Goal
ESPN reported that Ronaldo Hits 50-Goal feat in a calendar year was in 2017 while playing for Real Madrid. Recently, the 38-year-old forward celebrated his 1,200th professional game, continuing to impress with a league-leading 16 goals in the Saudi Pro League this season.
Adding to the anticipation, it was revealed that Ronaldo is set to renew his longstanding rivalry with Lionel Messi as Inter Miami, Messi’s team, is scheduled to tour Saudi Arabia next year. The face-off between Inter Miami and Al Nassr on February 1 could mark the 36th encounter between the two football legends, creating a buzz among fans worldwide.
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Xavier Asensi, Chief Business Officer of Inter Miami, expressed enthusiasm about the upcoming matches, highlighting the opportunity to forge connections with passionate fans in Saudi Arabia and attract global viewership for these dream matchups.