Cristiano Ronaldo scores 63rd career hattrick as Al Nassr beat Al Fateh

Cristiano Ronaldo scores 63rd career hattrick as Al Nassr snapped their first win in the 2023/24 Saudi Pro League with a 5-0 triumph against Al Fateh.

Ronaldo’s hattrick also ended Al Nassr’s two-game losing streak in SPL. Luis Castro’s side have invested in recruiting new talent this summer, so they took their time to click with new teammates and lost the first two games against Al Ittihad and Al Ahli.

Ronaldo’s first strike came in the 38th minute before adding the subsequent goals in the 55th and 96th minutes. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner was running on a dry spell since the start of the new season, but he has ended his goalscoring troubles with a hattrick.

Moreover, former Liverpool forward Sadio Mane bagged a brace for Al Nassr to help them win an important game.

This victory elevated the reigning Arab Cup champions from a relegation position to 11th place on matchday three.

Cristiano Ronaldo scores 63rd career hattrick to end Al Nassr’s losing streak

New Al Nassr signing Otavio came agonizingly close to opening the scoring when his effort narrowly missed the target.

However, it was Sadio Mane who ultimately broke the deadlock, courtesy of a delightful link-up play with Cristiano Ronaldo. Just before the half-hour mark, the Portuguese provided a sublime backheel pass to Mane, who finished the move with exceptional skill.

Furthermore, the SPL side extended their lead through their captain. This impressive hattrick marks another milestone for Ronaldo’s journey with Al Nassr. The 38-year-old continues to make his mark in the league with exceptional performances.

Al Nassr’s next challenge awaits them at home, where they will face Al-Shabab on August 29th.