A memorable day for the Ronaldo family saw father and son achieve significant milestones; Cristiano Ronaldo became Al Nassr’s match-winning hero in the Saudi Pro League, while his son, Cristiano Junior, scored his debut goal for the Portugal U-16 National Team.
The 7th week of the Saudi Pro League 2025-2026 presented an intriguing clash between Al Nassr and Al Fayha. This highly anticipated match was held at Al Awwal Park Stadium on Saturday, November 1, 2025, extending into early Sunday WIB.
The hosts, Al Nassr, entered the game with immense confidence, having secured six consecutive victories in domestic competition, a dominant run that had propelled them to the top of the league standings. In stark contrast, Al Fayha found themselves positioned outside the top 10 before this critical encounter.
Al Nassr successfully extended their impressive league winning streak to seven consecutive victories, narrowly overcoming Al Fayha with a tight 2-1 scoreline.
The visiting team initially seized the lead in the 13th minute through a well-taken goal by Jason. However, Cristiano Ronaldo promptly leveled the score in the 37th minute, setting the stage for more drama. CR7 then cemented his role as the team’s hero, converting a penalty deep into second-half injury time, precisely in the 90+14th minute, to secure Al Nassr’s decisive 2-1 victory.
Intriguingly, Cristiano Ronaldo’s two pivotal goals were paralleled by a standout moment for his son, Cristiano Ronaldo Junior. Indeed, Cristiano Junior marked his debut with a goal for the Portugal U-16 National Team on the very same day his father was in action, contributing to a commanding 3-0 win against Wales U-16.
Despite the article stating a draw against Al Fayha, Al Nassr firmly held onto their top spot in the temporary Saudi Pro League standings, accumulating a total of 21 points.
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Match Proceedings
Deploying their strongest possible squad, Al Nassr immediately launched an aggressive attacking offensive against Al Fayha. However, in their fervent pursuit of an early lead, the ‘Faris Al Najd’ (Al Nassr’s nickname) unexpectedly found their own net breached first.
Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates conceded a goal in the 13th minute when Jason put Al Fayha ahead 1-0, skillfully converting an assist from Mohammed Al Baqawi with a shot taken from inside the penalty box.
Al Nassr appeared to have equalized to 1-1 in the 20th minute through a goal from Kingsley Coman. However, the goal was subsequently disallowed by VAR, as Sadio Mane was deemed to be in an offside position during the build-up.
The hosts maintained relentless pressure on Al Fayha, the club now featuring former Manchester United defender Chris Smalling.
Their persistent efforts paid dividends eight minutes before the halftime whistle when Al Nassr finally managed to equalize to 1-1 via a classic Cristiano Ronaldo goal. The Portuguese megastar restored parity, expertly tapping in a close-range shot after receiving a precise pass from Coman.
This crucial goal marked Ronaldo’s 951st career goal across all competitions and his seventh strike in the Saudi Pro League for the current season.
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Notably, CR7’s scoring heroics coincided with his eldest son, Cristianinho (Cristiano Junior), notching his maiden goal for the Portugal U-16 National Team on the very same day, contributing to a resounding 3-0 triumph over Wales U-16. Ronaldo nearly scored his second goal and potentially turned the game around, had his powerful long-range shot in the 42nd minute not been brilliantly parried away by Al Fayha goalkeeper, Orlando Mosquera. The first half concluded with Al Nassr having to settle for a 1-1 draw.
In the second half, the home team continued to assert their dominance over their opponents. Despite their assertive play, Jorge Jesus’s squad found it challenging to carve out clear openings against Al Fayha’s resilient defense.
Al Nassr finally created a golden opportunity in the 69th minute through a direct shot from Joao Felix inside the penalty area. Again, Al Nassr came agonizingly close to extending their lead in the 75th minute, but Sadio Mane’s header was expertly blocked by the vigilant Mosquera.
The match then entered a dramatic period of injury time, which was extended by more than six minutes. The decisive moment arrived in the 90+12th minute when the hosts were awarded a penalty after Mikel Vilanueva committed a crucial foul inside the forbidden box.
Cristiano Ronaldo, stepping up as the designated penalty taker, successfully converted from the spot, coolly slotting the ball home to give Al Nassr a dramatic 2-1 lead over Al Fayha in the 90+14th minute.
Al Nassr 2-1 Al Fayha (Cristiano Ronaldo 37′, 90+14′-pen; Jason 13′)
Al Nassr and Al Fayha Lineups:
Al Nassr (4-4-2): 1-Nawaf Al-Aqidi; 2-Sultan Alganham, 5-Abdulelah Al-Amri, 26-Inigo Martinez, 12-Nawaf Bu Washi; 10-Sadio Mane, 11-Marcelo Brozovic, 20-Angelo Gabriel, 21-Kingsley Coman; 79-Joao Felix, 7-Cristiano Ronaldo
Coach: Jorge Jesus
Al Fayha (3-5-2): 52-Orlando Mosquera; 17-Mikel Vilanueva, 5-Chris Smalling, 30-Alfa Semedo; 22-Mohammed Al Baqawi, 7-Nawaf Al Harthi, 8-Yassine Benzia, 18-Ahmed Bamsaud; 77-Rayan Enad, 10-Fashion Sakala, 23-Jason
Coach: Pedro Emanuel
Summary
Cristiano Ronaldo menjadi pahlawan Al Nassr dalam kemenangan dramatis 2-1 atas Al Fayha di Liga Pro Saudi. Setelah Al Fayha unggul lebih dulu, Ronaldo menyamakan kedudukan pada menit ke-37 dan kemudian memastikan kemenangan melalui tendangan penalti pada menit ke-90+14. Kemenangan ini memperpanjang rekor tak terkalahkan Al Nassr menjadi tujuh pertandingan dan mempertahankan posisi mereka di puncak klasemen.
Pada hari yang sama, putra Ronaldo, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., juga mencetak gol debutnya untuk Tim Nasional U-16 Portugal. Golnya berkontribusi pada kemenangan telak 3-0 melawan Wales U-16. Hari tersebut menjadi momen bersejarah bagi keluarga Ronaldo, dengan ayah dan anak sama-sama mencapai tonggak penting dalam karier sepak bola mereka.
