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VIDEO: Cristiano Ronaldo scores thunderous first-time volley worth of Puskas Award consideration as Al-Nassr superstar inspires another win for Saudi giants

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Al Nassr FC

Saudi Pro League

Al Riyadh

Al-Orobah FC

<p>Al-Nassr looked uncomfortable in the first half of their Saudi Pro League clash against Al-Riyadh as the visitors took a lead into half-time. However, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/cristiano-ronaldo-continues-scintillating-form-two-goal-masterclass-al-nassr-keep-saudi-pro-league-hopes-alive-al-riyadh-jhon-duran/blte910ace4f32c5563#cs889e503d745ab866" target="_blank">Ronaldo was at his all-time best</a> in the second half as the five-time Ballon d'Or winner scored twice, including a thunderous 64th-minute volley which found the top corner, to give his side a 2-1 win.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">At 40 years old, Cristiano Ronaldo can do things 20 year olds can only dream of 🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoshnSaudiLeague?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoshnSaudiLeague</a> <a href="https://t.co/JJFIAxs1mm">pic.twitter.com/JJFIAxs1mm</a></p>— Roshn Saudi League (@SPL_EN) <a href="https://twitter.com/SPL_EN/status/1911150543516360931?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 12, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<p>Winning the Saudi Pro League this season could be a tad too difficult for Al-Nassr, despite their form, as Al-Ittihad sit eight points clear. However, they are now likely to finish in the top three of the league and qualify for the AFC Champions League after Al-Qadsiyah have struggled for form these last few weeks.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>The former Real Madrid star will be hoping that hi goal could be under consideration for the FIFA Puskas Award. Meanwhile, Al-Nassr will continue to try and continue on their form towards the end of the season.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR CRISTIANO RONALDO?

VIDEO: Cristiano Ronaldo scores thunderous first-time volley worth of Puskas Award consideration as Al-Nassr superstar inspires another win for Saudi giants | Goal.com US

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in Al-Nassr&apos;s win over Al-Riyadh, including a thunderous volley which could be set to for a Puskas Award nomination.

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