Cristiano Ronaldo netted the 969th goal of his professional career as Al-Nassr FC secured a convincing 4-0 win against Al-Wasl FC, allowing the team to advance confidently to the semi-finals of the AFC Champions League Two, as they celebrated on their X handle.
The Portuguese star opened the scoring just 11 minutes into the match with a well-placed shot following a cross from Nawaf Boushal, marking a notable achievement as Al-Wasl became the 160th different team he has scored against.
Softfootball reports that Ronaldo is now only 31 goals away from reaching the significant 1,000-goal milestone. He played 67 minutes in the match, making 24 touches and taking three shots on target before being replaced by Abdullah Al-Hamdan.
João Félix was instrumental in the match, delivering a pair of accurate corners that resulted in quick goals from Iñigo Martínez and Abdulelah Al-Amri. Sadio Mané capped off the decisive victory in the 80th minute by taking advantage of a defensive mistake.
Under the guidance of Jorge Jesus, Al-Nassr continues to display its offensive prowess and positions itself as a strong candidate for success in the continental tournaments.
The outcome provoked various reactions from the fans.
jorgelasreinais commented on his X account:
Okay, Ronaldo leads Messi by 60 goals, but Messi has only taken 5 penalties for Inter Miami since he joined the club in 2023. Cristiano Ronaldo has taken 36 penalties for Al Nassr.
samaneze addressed the Messi chants, noting:
Cristiano Ronaldo scored for Al Nassr and responded to the fans’ chants for Messi. At 41, CR7 continues to find the net and remains competitive, ready to react both on and off the field.
arielpillo emphasized Ronaldo’s achievements with Al Nassr:
Cristiano has now achieved 100 wins for Al Nassr in all competitions within just 141 matches.
diara panaroma highlighted how Ronaldo set the stage for Al Nassr’s commanding win over Al Wasl (0-4):
Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo paved the way for Al Nassr’s thrashing of Al Wasl (0-4) with his 969th goal, leaving him 31 shy of a thousand in his career, thereby helping his team progress to the semifinals of the Asian Champions League 2.
rrll9932 made a point about Al-Nassr’s standing:
If Al-Ahli had won that match, despite any complaints, they would still be 5 points behind Al-Nassr.
This result underscores their strong form in domestic competitions, with the team enjoying an eight-match winning streak as they strive for the Saudi Pro League title.
This display follows closely on the heels of Ronaldo’s recovery from a hamstring injury sustained in March 2026, highlighting his ongoing influence at the top level.
