Published: 09:06, May 22, 2026
Ronaldo's brace fires Al-Nassr to Saudi league title with 4-1 win over Damac
By Reuters
Al-Nassr's team members celebrate with the trophy after winning the Saudi Pro League title on the final day of the seaon in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on May 21, 2026. (PHOTO / REUTERS)

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice to help Al-Nassr clinch the Saudi Pro League title with a 4-1 ​victory over Damac on the final day of ‌the season, with Sadio Mane and Kingsley Coman also on the scoresheet for Jorge Jesus's side.

The win meant Al Nassr ​finished on 86 points, two clear of rivals ​Al-Hilal, who beat Al Fayha 1-0 but ⁠were left to settle for second place.

The triumph marks ​Al-Nassr's first league crown since 2019 and the first ​Saudi title for Ronaldo, who joined the team in late 2022.

Al-Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo (left) vies for the ball with Damac's Jamal Harkass during the final match of the Saudi Pro League 2025-2026 season between Al-Nassr v Damac in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on May 21, 2026. (PHOTO / REUTERS)

Al-Nassr broke the deadlock in the 34th minute when Mane ​rose to meet a Joao Felix corner, powering a ​header past the goalkeeper.

They extended their lead in the 52nd minute ‌when ⁠Coman weaved past the defense before unleashing a fierce left-footed strike from outside the area into the bottom corner.

Damac were handed a lifeline when Morlaye Sylla converted ​a penalty in ​the 58th ⁠minute, but any hopes of a comeback were quickly extinguished.

Al-Nassr's Joao Felix kicks the ball during the final match of the Saudi Pro League 2025-2026 season between Al-Nassr and Damac in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on May 21, 2026. (PHOTO / REUTERS)

Ronaldo restored the two-goal cushion ​five minutes later, curling a sublime free ​kick into ⁠the net to make it 3-1.

The Portuguese great put the result beyond doubt in the 81st minute. He pounced ⁠on ​a loose ball after the ​Damac defense failed to clear a cross, smashing a powerful shot into ​the top corner.