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Cristiano Ronaldo wasted no time in opening his account for the new year, scoring in his first match of 2025.
The Al Nassr striker converted a penalty in the Saudi Pro League match against Al Okhdood, marking his 918th career goal.
Ronaldo, who ended 2024 with a goal, continued his scoring streak in the 40th minute of the game. The opportunity arose after Otavio played a clever pass to Sadio Mane, who was brought down in the box by Damion Lowe. The referee immediately pointed to the spot, giving Ronaldo the perfect chance to begin his goal tally for the year.
The Real Madrid legend carefully placed the ball on the spot, took his trademark steps, and calmly sent the goalkeeper the wrong way, firing into the opposite corner. The keeper dove to his right, but Ronaldo’s precision was impeccable.
After scoring, Ronaldo pointed at the goalkeeper while laughing before heading to the corner flag, where he performed his iconic ‘siuuu’ celebration for the first time in 2025. The goal once again highlighted his enduring ability to perform at the highest level, even as he continues to break records and set new milestones in his illustrious career.
Ronaldo’s goal helped Al Nassr secure an important result as they push for the top spot in the Saudi Pro League. With 918 goals now to his name, the Portuguese superstar shows no signs of slowing down as he begins another chapter in his remarkable career.