Cristiano Ronaldo hat-trick powers Al Nassr to first SPL win of season

Cristiano Ronaldo put in the best performance of the season so far as he scored a sublime hat-trick and also provided an assist in a comprehensive 5-0 win over Al Fateh in the Saudi Pro League on Friday night.

After two defeats in the opening matches of the league, Nassr needed a big effort to get the season back on track. And they put in a near-perfect performance at the Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Stadium.

Mane got things moving in the 27th minute following a superb back-heeled assist from Ronaldo.

Seven minutes before half-time, Ronaldo got his first goal of the campaign with a towering header from six yards out. He scored two more in the second half as Fateh goalkeeper Jacob Rinne was left stranded and the Portuguese star slotted in from close range.

In between, Mane got a second goal of his own as Al Nassr eased to victory.

After the brilliant performance, Ronaldo took to social media to join the celebrations.

"Another incredible team effort - let’s go," Ronaldo said on X, formerly Twitter.

It’s over.. the 5th goal on Friday night