Riyadh erupted tonight as Al Nassr were officially crowned champions of Saudi Arabia for the 11th time, marking Cristiano Ronaldo’s first league title since joining the club in January 2023.
The Portuguese superstar scored a brace in the 80th and 81st minutes to seal a dramatic 4-1 victory over Damac on the final matchday of the 2025-26 season.
This championship represents more than just another trophy for Ronaldo’s legendary resume. After four years of pressure, criticism, and near misses in Saudi Arabia, the 41-year-old finally broke his title drought in the Kingdom.
His three Premier League titles with Manchester United, two La Liga crowns with Real Madrid, and two Serie A trophies with Juventus now include the Saudi Pro League.
Al Nassr finished two points ahead of rivals Al Hilal, ending the dominant team’s run and claiming their first league title since the 2018-19 campaign.
The victory came after a heartbreaking draw against Al Hilal in matchweek 33, when the yellow side bounced back decisively at Al Awwal Park.
Ronaldo reached his 973rd career goal with the sealing strike, cementing his status as football’s all-time leading scorer while delivering for hungry Al Nassr fans.
The emotional Portuguese was brought to tears after the final whistle, a rare display from a player known for his stoic composure.
The title win signals a major shift in Saudi Arabian football’s power dynamics, with Al Nassr overtaking Al Hilal who finished runner-up for the 17th time in league history.
This championship validates Saudi Arabia’s growing investment in world-class football talent and strengthens the league’s international credibility.
Cristiano Ronaldo leading the celebration after winning the Saudi Pro League Title with Al-Nassr 🥁✨ pic.twitter.com/zA9R06T5hD
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Fans flood social media celebrating what many call the most important title in the club’s modern era, with Ronaldo posting that he belongs to Saudi Arabia and is happy there.
The victory sets a new benchmark for rival clubs and signals that the Saudi Pro League competitive landscape has fundamentally changed.
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