Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in Al Nassr's 4-1 win over Damac on May 21, 2026, securing the Saudi Pro League title for the Riyadh club [1, 2, 3]. The 41-year-old forward netted a free-kick in the 63rd minute and added a close-range finish in the 81st minute [1, 4, 5]. Sadio Mane and Kingsley Coman also scored for Al Nassr in the victory [1, 2, 6].

Al Nassr finished the season with 86 points, two clear of their closest challengers Al Hilal, to claim their first league crown since 2019 [1, 2, 4]. This marked Ronaldo’s first domestic league title in Saudi Arabia since joining the club from Manchester United in late 2022 on a two-and-a-half year deal, which was extended for two more years in June 2025 [7, 3, 4, 8]. Ronaldo has now scored over 100 league goals for Al Nassr and totals 129 across all competitions [7, 6].

The title race was tightly contested and decided only on the final matchday, with Al Nassr edging out rivals Al Hilal [1, 7, 2, 3]. The win capped a rebound after Al Nassr lost the AFC Champions League Two final to Gamba Osaka just four days earlier on May 17 [9, 6].

Al Nassr coach Jorge Jesus said his main goal was to help Ronaldo win titles in Saudi Arabia. "When I received the invitation from [CEO José] Semedo and Cris, I only accepted this challenge to help Cris win titles," Jesus said [9]. He added, "Every title is different and we really want it, for the nation of Al Nassr, and for Cris as well, it's fundamental" [9]. Jesus called the victory "a victory for everyone, and especially for Cristiano" since Ronaldo had not claimed a Saudi league title before [10].

Ronaldo’s celebration at the trophy ceremony, which included unusual gestures, was seen by Saudi football figures as a statement that the title was won on the field. Saudi goalkeeper Daia Yaya said, "His meaning is clear, Al Nassr’s championship was won on the field by strength, not by off-field factors" [5]. Former international Ahmed Atif interpreted Ronaldo’s actions as a response to critics, saying, "C Ronaldo is responding to previous negative comments about Al Nassr, emphasizing that the championship was earned by their feet on the field" [5].

The Saudi Pro League has drawn several global stars, partly due to Ronaldo’s arrival, including Neymar and Karim Benzema [7, 3, 4]. João Félix was named the league’s Player of the Season for 2025-26, finishing ahead of Ronaldo [10].

Ronaldo, who has previously won domestic league titles in England, Spain, Italy, and Portugal, now adds Saudi Arabia to that list at age 41 [7, 3, 4]. He is also part of Portugal’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, his sixth appearance at the tournament [3, 4, 8, 6].

Al Nassr will look ahead to the next season aiming to build on this success. Jorge Jesus announced his departure as Al Nassr coach on May 22, 2026, shortly after the league title [10].