A 40-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo reminded the football world of his enduring brilliance on Friday night, producing a breathtaking bicycle kick to seal Al-Nassr’s 4–1 win over Al-Khaleej in stoppage time, a moment that instantly electrified the King Saud University Stadium.
As a cross swung in from the right, the 40-year-old Portugal captain positioned himself with trademark anticipation. One defender charged in to close him down, but Ronaldo sprang upward, twisted mid-air, and hammered an acrobatic volley into the top corner, leaving goalkeeper Anthony Moris helpless.
The celebration that followed was pure theatre. Teammate Salem Al Najdi crowned him with an agal, a playful nod to Saudi tradition before Ronaldo sprinted to the corner flag to unleash his iconic “Siu” leap, sending the home crowd into a frenzy.
The emphatic victory pushes Al-Nassr four points clear of Al-Hilal at the top of the table, further solidifying their title charge.
Since arriving in 2023, Ronaldo has delivered goals at a staggering rate, scoring 85 times in 87 appearances. His latest heroics come just after returning from international duty, where he was sent off against Ireland but still celebrated Portugal’s qualification for the World Cup.
Age may be ticking, but nights like this prove Ronaldo’s showmanship and scoring instinct are far from disappearing.
