Cristiano Ronaldo adds to impressive goal tally since joining Al Nassr in latest win

Cristiano Ronaldo was on target with two more goals for Al Nassr as the former Manchester United striker helped them keep pace at the Saudi Arabia Pro League summit with a 5-0 win over Al Adalah.

Ronaldo, who had two spells at Old Trafford during his glittering playing career, opened the scoring with 39 minutes on the clock before rubber-stamping three points upon the restart. Brazil forward Talisca added his name to the scoresheet with a stunning long-ranger between those two Ronaldo strikes.

He also scored the fourth to go head-to-head with Ronaldo in a one-sided victory. Ronaldo netted his 10th and 11th goals since leaving United in the winter - and they were hugely important in keeping Al Nassr in the title race with Ayman capping off a five-star performance for the second-placed side in added-time.

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This latest win over Al Adalah means they have totted-up 52 points from 22 matches this season while they remain one point behind Al Ittihad in second-place. However, their rivals for the title also won this matchday with a 3-0 verdict over mid-table opponents Damac.

But you might expect that man Ronaldo to have a major say in the eventual outcome.

Having returned to Old Trafford last summer - after 12 years with Real Madrid and Juventus - the Portuguese superstar departed under controversial circumstances midway through this campaign. Ronaldo headed away following an astonishing interview with TalkTV host Piers Morgan.

During that sit down, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner took aim at United manager Erik ten Hag, Gary Neville and several other figures associated with the club past and present. Ronaldo then signed for Al Nassr back in December after leading his country at the