Overview
- Al‑Nassr came from behind to beat Al‑Taawoun 2‑1 at Alawwal Park on Friday, August 28, 2026, extending their perfect league start to four wins.
- Cristiano Ronaldo scored the decisive goal in the 50th minute, recorded as the 978th of his career, and moved past Mohammed Al‑Sahlawi to reach 104 Saudi Pro League goals for Al‑Nassr.
- Postecoglou reiterated that Ronaldo’s recent halftime removal against Al‑Ettifaq was pre‑planned as part of a stepped return and said the 41‑year‑old is now ready to play more than 45 minutes.
- Coverage included two contested media items: a viral clip claiming Ronaldo attended the 2026 Champions League draw was shown to be archival footage and a local journalist’s claim that Ronaldo ‘cried intensely’ after the Ettifaq match is disputed by the manager’s account.
- The win keeps Al‑Nassr top of the Roshn League and leaves Ronaldo closing in on 1,000 career goals, a milestone that will shape how the club manages his minutes and role in coming fixtures.