Ronaldo Opens Scoring As Al Nassr Take Control Of Title Race

LONDON, April 30 (Bernama-PA Media/dpa) -- Cristiano Ronaldo broke the deadlock as Al Nassr downed Saudi Pro League rivals Al Ahli 2-0 to take full control of the title race, PA Media/dpa reported.

Nassr turned an eight-point advantage at the summit into a lead of 11 as they closed in on the championship, and Ronaldo was predictably pivotal as he notched his 25th goal of the league campaign.

After 75 goalless minutes, the Portuguese superstar rose to meet Joao Felix’s inswinging corner and expertly flicked a header across goal and into the top corner.

The ball nestled just inside the post, leaving former Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy no chance. Ronaldo sprinted towards Felix at the corner flag, where he was mobbed by teammates and substitutes.

Kingsley Coman put the game to bed in the 90th minute with a powerful drive after Al Ahli unsuccessfully attempted to clear another dangerous corner.

Al Nassr’s winning streak now stands at 20 consecutive matches, including 16 in the league, with just four games of the domestic campaign left. Al Ahli have one more to play but look all but out of the running.

-- BERNAMA-PA MEDIA/dpa