12.10.2026 23:30
In the AFC Champions League league phase match where Saudi Arabian representative Al Nassr faced Neftchi, Cristiano Ronaldo once again took the stage. Converting Ayman Yahya's assist into a goal in the attack developed by Sadio Mane, the 41-year-old Portuguese star scored his team's second goal. Reaching the 981st goal of his career, Ronaldo took another step closer to his 1000-goal target.
The 41-year-old Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo, who once again found the net in an Al Nassr shirt, raised his career goal tally to 981. The 41-year-old footballer continues to march toward his 1,000-goal target.
RONALDO TOOK THE STAGE ONCE AGAIN
In the AFC Champions League league phase, Al Nassr faced Neftchi. The Saudi Arabian representative, which started the match effectively, went into the dressing room with an advantage thanks to the goals it scored in the first half. In Al Nassr's second goal, Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the most important names in world football, took the stage. The 41-year-old Portuguese star found the back of the opponent's net and scored the 981st goal of his career. Al Nassr, who increased the lead to two with Ronaldo's goal, finished the first 45 minutes 2-0 ahead.
MANE STARTED IT, YAHYA SET IT UP, RONALDO FINISHED IT
In Al Nassr's second goal, the contribution of three players stood out. In the attack developed by Sadio Mane, the ball reached Ayman Yahya. After Yahya's assist, Cristiano Ronaldo turned the chance into a goal. In the attack started by Mane and set up by Yahya, Ronaldo had the final say. The Portuguese star's goal reinforced Al Nassr's first-half superiority and also brought him one step closer to an important milestone in his personal career.
THE COUNTDOWN TO 1,000 GOALS HAS BEGUN
After Cristiano Ronaldo's goal against Neftchi, his total career goal tally reached 981. The Portuguese star now needs only 19 more goals to reach the 1,000-goal mark.