Cristiano Ronaldo in tears after goal which helps seal his first ever Saudi Pro League title

Cristiano Ronaldo inspired Al Nassr to their 11th Saudi Pro League title, and his first, in stunning fashion.

The Riyadh-based club clinched their first title in seven years with a 4-1 home win over Damac on Thursday night.

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Jorge Jesus’ side had been forced to wait until the final day to get their hands on the trophy after they were held by Al Hilal last week.

However, their triumph was never in doubt during an emphatic performance against their now relegated opponents.

Al Nassr crowned champions

Goals from Sadio Mane and Kingsley Coman had put the home side in control at Al Awwal Park.

Morlaye Sylla had threatened to ruin the party, though, as he pulled one back for Damac from the penalty spot.

Those fears did not last long, however, as Ronaldo re-established his side’s two-goal lead with a perfectly placed free-kick.

The 41-year-old picked out the bottom corner with a low driven effort from the left to score his 27th league goal of the season.

It marked the first time he had scored a direct free-kick since August 2024.

Ronaldo was not done there as he grabbed his second and Al Nassr’s fourth with ten minutes remaining by smashing home from close range.

His 28 league goals this term were not enough to win the Golden Boot for a third successive season, though.

Instead, Ronaldo finished five goals behind Al Qadsiah forward Julian Quinones.

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After finishing as top scorer in the past two seasons, he had been aiming to become the first European player to achieve the feat in three consecutive campaigns.

Emotional Ronaldo celebrates

Moments after scoring his second, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner received a standing ovation as he was withdrawn alongside Mane.

Any personal disappointment will have been overshadowed by winning eighth league title of his career.

The Portuguese forward had been visibly emotional after scoring his second and Al Nassr’s fourth as he broke down in tears on the pitch.

Having contained himself, Ronaldo was seen embracing with the Al Nassr coaching staff on the touchline after being substituted.

The title win marks his first Saudi Pro League triumph since joining the club in January 2023.

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Following back-to-back second place finishes, Al Nassr finished third in the table last season.

However, they have rallied under Jesus this season to win their first title since 2019.

Their win over Damac, who will play a division below next season, saw Al Nassr finish two points clear of nearest challengers Al Hilal.

Despite going unbeaten this term, Al Hilal were unable to overhaul their city rivals.