Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr are making history in the Saudi Pro League, and the footballing world is paying close attention. The Riyadh-based club has been virtually unstoppable in recent months, stringing together a run of results that has both fans and statisticians reaching for the record books. Their latest demolition job has only added fuel to what is shaping up to be one of the most dominant title campaigns the Saudi top flight has ever seen.
Al-Nassr put on a commanding display at Al-Awwal Park, dismantling Al-Najma 5-2 in a match that was essentially over as a contest before the final whistle. Head coach Jorge Jesus had his side well-drilled and ruthless in front of goal, with the attacking unit in full flow throughout. Al-Najma simply had no answer to the relentless pressure applied by the Riyadh giants from the first minute.
The result extended Al-Nassr’s remarkable sequence to 13 consecutive Saudi Pro League victories — a run that now equals the longest winning streak in the club’s history. That previous record was set during the 2013-14 season, and according to Opta, the club has now officially matched that landmark achievement. It’s a statistic that underlines just how dominant this current squad has become under Jesus’s stewardship.
What makes this run even more impressive is the consistency Al-Nassr has shown across different types of fixtures and opponents. They haven’t just beaten the teams they were expected to beat — they’ve done it with authority, style, and goals. There’s a swagger about this side right now that is impossible to ignore, and results like the one against Al-Najma only reinforce that perception.
Cristiano Ronaldo Drives Al-Nassr’s Saudi Pro League Winning Streak to Historic Heights
At the heart of everything, as has been the case for so long, is Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese superstar contributed a brace in the win over Al-Najma, pushing his personal Saudi Pro League tally to 23 goals for the season. At 40 years old, he continues to defy logic and time in equal measure, and his influence on this Al-Nassr side remains as decisive as ever.
What’s particularly staggering is his efficiency across the longer stretch of his time in Riyadh. Ronaldo has now reached 97 goals in 100 Saudi Pro League appearances, a return that would be extraordinary for a player of any age, let alone one in the twilight of his career. His critics questioned whether the move to Saudi Arabia would diminish his legacy — those numbers suggest otherwise.
Beyond the goals, Ronaldo’s presence organises the entire attacking structure around him. Teammates benefit from the spaces he creates and the pressure opposition defences are forced to place on him. It’s a dynamic that coach Jorge Jesus has clearly been able to harness to devastating effect this season.
Al-Nassr’s consistency has been particularly notable since January 2026, during which they have not lost a single league fixture. They have also maintained a perfect record in matches played immediately after international breaks — a period that typically unsettles clubs due to squad disruption and loss of rhythm. Not so for this Al-Nassr side, who appear to pick up exactly where they left off every single time.
Those results have translated directly into league table dominance. With 70 points from 27 rounds, Al-Nassr sit clear at the summit, ahead of their closest challengers Al-Hilal and Al-Ahli. The gap may not be insurmountable, but the pressure is entirely on those chasing them — Al-Nassr know how to win, and they’re doing it week after week.
As we continue to track the Saudi Pro League title race closely, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to see who stops this Al-Nassr side. Ronaldo, Jesus, and a squad firing on all cylinders have built something genuinely special in Riyadh — and with the record books already being rewritten, the question isn’t whether they’ll win the league, but by how much.