Ronaldo nets two goals in an exciting 4-3 victory for Al Nassr against Al Ahli.

Ronaldo exciting 4-3 victory for Al Nassr against Al Ahli.

Cristiano Ronaldo netted a pair of goals as Al Nassr secured a thrilling 4-3 victory against Al Ahli in a Saudi Pro League clash held in Riyadh on Friday.

Ronaldo nets two goals in an exciting 4-3 victory for Al Nassr against Al Ahli.

Ronaldo wasted no time making his mark, opening the scoring just four minutes into the match with a precise left-footed shot. Sadio Mané, formerly of Liverpool, provided the assist. Ronaldo later sealed the deal for Al Nassr with his second goal in the 52nd minute, executing a clinical finish with his left foot after an elegant turn near the penalty area.

During the action-packed game, Brazilian forward Anderson Talisca also made significant contributions, scoring two goals in the first half. His first came from the penalty spot, while his second was a spectacular strike that hit the underside of the crossbar.

Despite Al Ahli's repeated efforts to mount a comeback, Al Nassr managed to hold onto their lead and secure the victory.

Ronaldo nets two goals in an exciting 4-3 victory for Al Nassr against Al Ahli.

On three separate occasions, Al Ahli closed the gap to just one goal against the home side. Former Barcelona midfielder Franck Kessié found the back of the net in the first half, while Algerian winger Riyad Mahrez successfully converted a penalty in the second half. The tension intensified when substitute Feras Al-Brikan made it 4-3 in the 87th minute, setting the stage for a nervy finish.

Al Nassr has now notched up a remarkable five consecutive wins in the league, a stark contrast to their initial two losses at the beginning of the season. This recent triumph has propelled them to the same point tally as Al Ahli and elevated them to fifth place in the Saudi Pro League standings.

Both Al Nassr and Al Ahli are among the quartet of clubs that came under the ownership of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), heralding a summer of significant investment that attracted several prominent European football stars to the Saudi Pro League.