Cristiano Ronaldo delivered another sensational performance as Al Nassr defeated Al Kholood 5-3 in the Saudi Pro League on Thursday, October 29. The 41-year-old Portuguese superstar scored a stunning hat-trick
in just 15 minutes, taking his career goal tally to 985 and moving within touching distance of the historic 1,000-goal milestone.
Ronaldo’s remarkable performance came despite having two goals ruled out during the first half. However, the Al Nassr captain bounced back after the break, producing a clinical display to help his side secure all three points.
Cristiano Ronaldo scores 67th career hat-trick
Cristiano Ronaldo 9️⃣8️⃣5️⃣
Hat-trick tonight. 🇵🇹
@Rtiban1 @SPL_EN 🎥 https://t.co/lhHEGsrIoL— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 29, 2026
🚨🚨🚨| HAT-TRICK CRISTIANO RONALDO!!!!!! HAT-TRICK HAT-TRICK HAT-TRICK!!!!!!
ONLY 15 MORE GOALS FOR 1000!!! https://t.co/FiSLm6PeQY
— Kalshi FC (@KalshiFC) October 29, 2026
With the match level at 2-2, Ronaldo opened his account in the 66th minute after receiving a pass from João Félix. The Portuguese forward struck again in the 72nd minute, heading home another delivery from Félix to extend Al Nassr’s advantage.
He completed his hat-trick in the 81st minute following a move involving Sadio Mané. The three goals showcased his finishing ability, with Ronaldo scoring using his right foot, left foot and head.
The treble marked his 67th career hat-trick and took his overall goal tally to 985, leaving him just 15 goals short of reaching 1,000 career goals.
Al Nassr secure important Saudi Pro League victory
Al Kholood initially took the lead through Julien Domingues in the 16th minute. Ângelo Gabriel equalised before Sadio Mané put Al Nassr ahead. Antoine Essomba restored parity just before half-time.
Ronaldo’s second-half heroics eventually settled the contest, although Domingues scored a late penalty for Al Kholood.
João Félix was another standout performer, registering four assists in the match.
With this victory, Al Nassr moved to 28 points and remained second in the Saudi Pro League standings, level on points with leaders Al Qadsiah.
At 41, Ronaldo continues to chase football history, with the 1,000-goal milestone now just 15 strikes away.
