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In a thrilling Saudi Pro League match on April 4, 2025, Al-Nassr secured a 3-1 victory over their Riyadh rivals, Al-Hilal, at the Kingdom Arena. Cristiano Ronaldo was instrumental, scoring two goals in the second half. citeturn0news12
Match Highlights:
- Al-Nassr's Early Lead: Ali Al Hassan opened the scoring for Al-Nassr with a remarkable goal just before halftime. citeturn0news14
- Ronaldo's Impact: Shortly after the break, Ronaldo doubled Al-Nassr's lead with a goal set up by Sadio Mane. He sealed the win in the 88th minute, converting a penalty awarded after a VAR review for a handball by Al-Hilal's Mouteb Al-Harbi. citeturn0news12
- Al-Hilal's Response: Al-Hilal's Ali Al Bulayhi scored a header in the 62nd minute, but it wasn't enough to overturn the match's momentum. citeturn0news12
Standings Implications:
This victory propels Al-Nassr to 54 points, narrowing the gap with second-placed Al-Hilal to three points and trailing league leaders Al-Ittihad by seven points. citeturn0news12
Ronaldo's Milestone:
Ronaldo's two goals bring his season tally to 21, marking the 15th time in 17 years that he has scored at least 20 league goals—a feat unmatched except in the 2021/22 and 2022/23 seasons. citeturn0news14
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