Cristiano Ronaldo's sensational long-range free-kick for Al-Nassr against Damac wins SPL goal of the week award
The goals and the accolades keep coming for Al-Nassr superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, who continues to age like fine wine.
On Saturday, the 38-year-old bagged a sensational free-kick winner in Al-Nassr's 2-1 Saudi Pro League home win over Damac on Saturday (October 21). It has won him the league's goal of the week award.
After Damac had taken a surprise lead on the cusp of half-time, Talisca restored parity for the hosts seven minutes into the second period. Ronaldo then netted his free-kick winner four minutes later to give his side all three points.
Ronaldo bulged the net with a curler into the right corner, leaving Damac custodian Moustapha Zeghba rooted to his line. It was a sensational 30-yard strike from the five-time Ballon d'Or winner. Here's the video of his strike that earned Ronaldo the Saudi Pro League goal of the week in Week 10.
Following the come-from-behind win, Luis Castro's side returned to winning ways following a 2-2 draw with Abha. Now third in the league, Al-Nassr trail leaders Al-Hilal (26) by four points.
How has Cristiano Ronaldo fared for Al-Nassr this season?
Cristiano Ronaldo has been on a tear for Saudi Pro League giants Al-Nassr this season. He has bagged a rich haul of 11 goals and six assists in 12 games across competitions.
Ten of those strikes have come in the Saudi Pro League, where the 38-year-old tops the scoring charts. He's four ahead of second-placed Al Fateh's Mourad Batna and five clear of his teammate Sadio Mane, who arrived this summer.
Moreover, Ronaldo also tops the assists charts with five, sharing the lead with four other players. Al Fateh's Batna, Al-Ahli's summer arrival Riyad Mahrez and Al Taawoun's Alvaro Medran also have five assists.
Among the quartet, Ronaldo and Medran have accomplished their feat in nine games, while the two others have taken a game more.
Cristiano Ronaldo's goal against Damac at the weekend was his 41st for club and country in 2023. That's the most by any player this year, one clear of second-placed Manchester City striker Erling Haaland.
Ronaldo's scoring tally for the year comprises 32 strikes for Al-Alami and nine for Portugal in their successful UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying.