On Saturday, Cristiano Ronaldo showcased his exceptional talent once again by scoring his fourth hat trick of the Saudi Pro League season, leading Al Nassr to a resounding 6-0 victory over Al Wehda. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner's remarkable performance further solidified his status as one of the greatest footballers of all time.
Ronaldo's three goals in the match brought his total league goals this season to an impressive 32, putting him just two goals shy of Abderrazak Hamdallah's record tally of 34 set during the 2018-19 campaign. With four games remaining in the season, Ronaldo is well on course to potentially break this record and etch his name in Saudi Pro League history.
The Portuguese superstar wasted no time in making an impact, opening the scoring in the fifth minute after capitalizing on a defensive error by Al Wehda's goalkeeper. He doubled his tally just seven minutes later with a well-placed header off a precise cross from Marcelo Brozovic.
In the second half, Ronaldo completed his hat trick with a clinical finish from inside the penalty area, showcasing his versatility and goal-scoring prowess. This perfect hat trick, scored with his left foot, right foot, and head, highlighted Ronaldo's exceptional skill set and unmatched ability to find the back of the net.
With his three goals in the match, Ronaldo's total goals at the club level for the season now stand at an impressive 45, marking his most prolific goal-scoring campaign since his time at Real Madrid in 2015-16. His remarkable form has been a driving force behind Al Nassr's recent success, with the team securing their seventh consecutive win in dominant fashion.
Joining Ronaldo on the scoresheet were his teammates Otavio, Sadio Mane, and Mohammed Al-Fatil, who all contributed to Al Nassr's commanding victory over Al Wehda. The win propelled the nine-time Saudi Arabian champion Al Nassr to within nine points of league leaders Al Hilal, setting up an exciting conclusion to the season as the title race heats up.
