Read about Cristiano Ronaldo’s latest feat as he scores his 50th goal in 2023 during Al Nassr’s King’s Cup victory against Al Shabab. Get insights into his outstanding season in the Saudi Pro League and a preview of the upcoming clash against Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Remarkable 50th Goal: Al Nassr’s Triumph Over Al Shabab
The remarkable career of Cristiano Ronaldo continues as he reaches the 50-goal mark in 2023, contributing to Al Nassr’s decisive victory against Al Shabab in the King’s Cup. Explore Ronaldo’s outstanding season in the Saudi Pro League and get a preview of the highly anticipated face-off against Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami.
Cristiano Ronaldo achieved a remarkable milestone by scoring his 50th goal of 2023 during Al Nassr’s thrilling victory over rivals Al Shabab in the King’s Cup quarterfinal on Monday.
The 38-year-old football icon reached this feat by contributing a crucial goal to Al Nassr’s 5-2 triumph, marking a significant achievement in his illustrious career. Notably, Ronaldo had last achieved a 50-goal tally in a calendar year back in 2017 while playing for Real Madrid, where he netted an impressive 53 times.
In the current season of the Saudi Pro League, Ronaldo has continued to showcase his scoring prowess, notching up 16 goals in just 15 games. However, despite his stellar individual performances, Al Nassr finds themselves trailing league leaders Al Hilal by seven points as the season approaches its midpoint.
In his 1,200th professional match last Friday, Ronaldo exhibited his enduring skill by registering both a goal and an assist in Al Nassr’s 4-1 victory over Al Riyadh. Over the course of his remarkable career, the former Manchester United forward has amassed a staggering total of 869 goals.
Looking ahead, Ronaldo and Al Nassr are set to face off against Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami in the Riyadh Season Cup on Feb. 1, 2024. This highly anticipated clash adds another chapter to the storied rivalry between Messi and Ronaldo, who have previously met 36 times in matches for both club and country. In these encounters, Messi’s teams have emerged victorious 16 times, Ronaldo’s teams 11 times, and nine matches concluded as draws. Messi boasts 22 goals and 11 assists in these head-to-head battles, while Ronaldo has contributed 21 goals and one assist.
Before this exciting showdown, Al Nassr will host Steven Gerrard’s Al Ettifaq in their upcoming Saudi Pro League fixture scheduled for Dec. 22. The team is determined to continue their pursuit of the league leaders and further solidify their position in the competition.