Cristiano Ronaldo has captured his first major silverware in Saudi Arabia, captaining Al Nassr to their first Saudi Pro League (RSL) championship since 2019. The title was secured on the final day of the season following a decisive 4-1 victory over relegation-threatened Damac at Alawwal Park.
The triumph caps off a dramatic title race against arch-rivals Al Hilal, ending Al Nassr's seven-year domestic league drought and fulfilling a long-awaited milestone for the 41-year-old Portuguese superstar since his high-profile move to the Kingdom in late 2022.
Match Highlights: Dramatic Finale at Alawwal Park
Al Nassr entered the final matchday knowing that a victory would guarantee the trophy, just over a week after missing a golden opportunity to celebrate early when they dropped points in a late 1-1 draw against Al Hilal.
first-Half Breakthrough: Sadio Mané eased the home crowd's anxieties by breaking the deadlock in the 33rd minute to give Al Nassr a 1-0 lead going into the interval.
Second-Half Surge: French winger Kingsley Coman doubled the advantage in the 51st minute. Despite Damac briefly threatening a comeback through a 57th-minute penalty converted by Morlaye Sylla, the night belonged to Al Nassr's captain.
The Ronaldo Double: Ronaldo put the game completely out of reach, striking in the 62nd and 80th minutes. His second-half brace sealed the 4-1 scoreline, triggering emotional celebrations on the pitch and in the stands.
Final League Standings
Al Nassr's victory rendered Al Hilal's concurrent 1-0 win over Al Fayha obsolete. Al Nassr finished at the summit of the table with 86 points, holding off their relentless rivals by a narrow two-point margin.
| Position | Club | Points | Outcome |
| 1st | Al Nassr | 86 | Champions |
| 2nd | Al Hilal | 84 | Runners-up |
The Jorge Jesus Masterstroke
The championship marks a historic personal triumph for Al Nassr manager Jorge Jesus, who joined the club on a one-year contract. In a tactical twist of fate, Jesus—who guided rivals Al Hilal to a record-breaking title the previous season—crossed the Riyadh divide with a singular objective.
Before the final match, Jesus candidly revealed that his primary motivation for taking the Al Nassr hot seat was an explicit request from Ronaldo and the club's hierarchy to help the legendary forward end his Saudi trophy drought. By deploying a star-studded attack featuring Ronaldo, Mané, Coman, and João Félix, Jesus successfully orchestrated a championship campaign that will define this era of Saudi football.