Overview
- Al‑Nassr beat Damac 4-1 on the final day to clinch the 2025–26 Saudi Pro League title, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring twice to seal the victory.
- Ronaldo’s goals — a trademark free‑kick and a close‑range finish — earned him Player of the Match, the captaincy lift at the trophy ceremony, and visible tears of relief after the final whistle.
- The championship was decided on the last matchday as Al‑Nassr finished two points clear of city rivals Al‑Hilal, who completed the season unbeaten but could not overtake them.
- The title capped a turbulent finish for Al‑Nassr that included a stoppage‑time own goal in the Riyadh derby and a 1-0 defeat to Gamba Osaka in the AFC Champions League Two final, pushing the race to the wire.
- Ronaldo’s arrival in 2023 helped trigger high‑profile signings and greater global attention for the Saudi Pro League, and this triumph will intensify focus on the kingdom’s broader sports investment strategy.