Cristiano Ronaldo moves closer to sensational goalscoring record with goal in 2024 Saudi Super Cup

Brad Cox

Cristiano Ronaldo moves closer to sensational goalscoring record with goal in 2024 Saudi Super Cup image

Al Nassr and Al Hilal are currently battling it out at the Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Sports City in the final of the 2024 Saudi Super Cup. 

The match has been everything fans anticipated, with both teams displaying their attacking tactics. However, it is Cristiano Ronaldo's side that holds the advantage at halftime, thanks to a crucial first-half goal from the Portuguese superstar.

Ronaldo capitalized on a well-delivered cross, meeting it with a precise touch to place the ball into the far corner and give Al-Nassr a 1-0 lead. 

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The goal came at the perfect time and it broke Ronaldo’s previous drought against Al Hilal, adding a much-needed boost to his record and his team’s performance.

If Al Nassr manage to maintain their lead, it would mark a historic win, ending their five-year wait for the Saudi Super Cup and snapping Al Hilal’s eight-match unbeaten streak against them. 

For Ronaldo, this goal could help see his side secure their first trophy of 2024 with Al Nassr. 

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Brad is a content producer for The Sporting News and has previously worked for the likes of Squawka and The Athletic. His career highlight to date is reporting from the 2022 UEFA Champions League Final in Paris.