Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice as Al-Nassr thrash Al-Adalah to keep within touching distance of Al-Ittihad

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Al-Nassr thrashed Al-Adalah 5-0 to keep within league leaders Al-Ittihad. Ronaldo, who was returning from international duty with Portugal where he became the most capped player for a national team of all time, slotted in a penalty late in the first half to give his side a deserved lead.

Ad His second goal sparked wild scenes as he darted past his man and fired in the ball from the left-hand side of the box with his weak foot for his 11th goal of the season. Euro QualifyingRonaldo makes men's international history with record 197th cap23/03/2023 AT 18:40 Brazilian Talisca also scored two goals, before Ayman Yahya netted a fifth for Al-Nassr, who remain one point behind Al Ittihad.

The league leaders beat Damac 3-0, leaving the title race finely poised with eight games remaining. Al-Nassr travel to Al-Feiha on Sunday with Al-Ittihad playing Al-Wehda.