Portugal and Al Nassr forward, Cristiano Ronaldo has scored his 850th goal as a professional footballer, as he helped his Saudi Professional League club, Al Nassr to defeat Al Hazem.
The Portuguese football icon is back dominating the social media trends after the history-making performance.
Al Nassr won a massive 5-1 against Al Hazem in the Saudi Pro League, and the fans thank Cristiano Ronaldo as he scored a goal with two assists in the match.
Halfway through the first half, the Portuguese star bagged his first assist when he found Abdulrahman Ghareeb, who calmly tapped in.
Abdullah Al-Khaibari’s volley at the back post doubled their advantage just before halftime.
After the break, Al Hazem made a strong comeback to cut the deficit in half thanks to Muhammed Badamosi’s long-range goal into the top corner.
Al Nassr soon restored their two-goal advantage through Otavio, thanks to a second Ronaldo assist.
Ronaldo scored again shortly after, this time from close range to make it four.
Ronaldo’s strike was his 850th as a professional footballer, as he continues to cement his already decorated career.
Senegal international and former Liverpool winger, Sadio Mane then completed the easy victory with a curling shot into the far bottom corner.
After two early losses this season, Al Nassr has already won three straight league games as they attempt to resume their hunt for the title.
After scoring six goals in his first four games, Ronaldo continues to lead all scorers in the competition.
