Ronaldo's Double Delight: Al Nassr Smash Five Past Plucky Al Najmah in Record Run

Picture this: Cristiano Ronaldo strolls back onto the pitch for his 100th Roshn Saudi League appearance, fresh off an injury layoff, and what does he do? Bags a brace to fire Al Nassr to a 5-2 thumping of bottom-dwellers Al Najmah. It's like he popped down the shops for a pint of milk and came back with a hat-trick – well, almost.

The league leaders at Al Awwal Park turned a dodgy night into a demolition job, stretching their winning streak to 13 games – matching the club's best from 2014. As reported by OneFootball, Ronaldo's goals flipped the script from 2-2 to 4-2, leaving Al Najmah chasing shadows.

A Rollercoaster First Half

Let's rewind. Al Najmah, propping up the table, stunned everyone with a 44th-minute opener from Rakan Al Tulayhi on a lightning counter. Fair play to the underdogs – they had the crowd hushed.

But Al Nassr aren't top for nothing. Abdullah Al Hamdan levelled in stoppage time, then Sadio Mane danced through like it was non-league Sunday, slotting home to make it 2-1 at the break. Pub chat material right there: how do you let that slip?

Ronaldo Takes Charge – And the MOTM

Second half kicks off, and Felipe Cardoso nods Al Najmah level for Al Nassr fans' heart attacks. Enter CR7. Around the hour mark, he buries a penalty with that ice-cold finish we all know too well.

Then, 73rd minute: sub Nawaf Boushal lays it on, Ronaldo slams home from close range. Game over, lads. Mane adds a cheeky fifth deep into stoppage time, and Ronaldo pockets another Man of the Match. The man's 23 goals this season now, just one off Julian Quinones and two behind Ivan Toney. With 97 RSL strikes and 967 career goals, he's still hunting that third straight golden boot.

Post-match, the five-time Ballon d'Or king drops: "It’s good to be back. We move forward together!" on socials. Classic Ronaldo – short, sweet, and motivational.

Title Race Heats Up

This win bumps Al Nassr's lead to six points. But hold your horses: Al Hilal (second) host Al Taawoun Saturday, while third-placed Al Ahli take on Damac in Jeddah. Could be a nervy weekend if results go pear-shaped.

Ronaldo's return feels like injecting steroids into an already rampant side. Al Najmah fought gamely, but against this machine? Tough ask. Al Nassr's streak is the stuff of legends – equalling 2014's run under the desert lights.

For neutrals, it's box office: Ronaldo defying Father Time at 40, Mane weaving magic, and a league that's suddenly must-watch. If you're not tuned into the Roshn Saudi League yet, what's keeping you? Grab the remote – or that pint – and catch the next one. Al Nassr march on, but the chasers are lurking.