On the night of Ronaldo's return: Al-Nassr thrash Al-Riyadh to reclaim their throne from Al-Hilal
Al-Nassr defeated Al-Riyadh 4-0 to reclaim the top spot in the Saudi Roshn League, marked by the return of Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo scored his first goal of the season in his first appearance.
Why it matters
The match highlights the ongoing competitive shifts in the Saudi Pro League and the high-profile impact of international stars on regional football standings.
On the night of Ronaldo's return: Al-Nassr thrash Al-Riyadh to reclaim their throne from Al-Hilal Al Riyadh vs Al Nassr FC Al Riyadh Al Nassr FC Saudi Pro League C. Ronaldo J. Felix A. Gabriel A. Al Amri A. Postecoglou Saudi Arabia Portugal Brazil Australia "Al-Alami" continues its big results
Al-Nassr reclaimed top spot in the Saudi Roshn League from neighbours and traditional rivals Al-Hilal, thrashing their other neighbours Al-Riyadh on the night Cristiano Ronaldo returned.
The visitors beat hosts Al-Riyadh 4-0 today, Friday, at the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium in the Saudi capital, in the second round of the Roshn League.
Saudi defender Abdulelah Al-Amri opened the scoring in the 18th minute, heading home a corner delivered by Brazilian midfielder Angelo.
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