Cristiano Ronaldo Nearing End To 5-Year Trophy Drought

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While Ronaldo grabbed the headlines with the opener, formerBayern Munichstar Kingsley Coman ensured there would be no late drama.The Frenchman capitalised on Al Ahli’s failure to clear another dangerous set-piece in the 90th minute, unleashing a powerful drive into the back of the net to make it 2-0 and officially put the result beyond doubt.

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This victory sees Al-Nassr’s remarkable winning streak extend to 20 consecutive matches across all competitions, a run that includes 16 straight wins in the domestic league.The Riyadh giants now sit at the top of the table, holding an eight-point lead overAl-Hilaland a 13-point advantage over Al Ahli.Al-Nassr only have four games remaining in their season compared to their rivals’ five.This means both Al-Hilal and Al Ahli remain mathematically in the running, but catching the surging league leaders will be a monumental task.

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Chasing Toney &Quinones in Golden Boot race

Ronaldo’s sustained brilliance has now seen him reach a landmark of 25 or more goals in three consecutive league seasons, a feat he has not achieved since his iconic nine-year run at Real Madrid.His career total now stands at a staggering 970 goals for club and country, with 126 of those coming in the yellow and blue of Al-Nassr.

The veteran forward is also locked in a fierce battle for the Saudi Pro League Golden Boot.He is currently two goals behind Al Ahli strikerIvan Toney, who is second in the scoring charts, and three behindJulian Quinones, who is top of the pile with 28.

The final countdown to glory

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For Al Ahli, the defeat serves as a bitter pill to swallow amidst what has been a successful period elsewhere.Although they recentlydefended their AFC Champions League Elite crown, Matthias Jaissle’s side domestic consistency has faltered at the most critical juncture.The gap to the summit now appears insurmountable with the games running out for the Jeddah outfit.

With Al-Nassr needing just a handful of points to mathematically secure the championship, the focus in Riyadh among the fans has already shifted to the celebrations.Ronaldo, who has transformed the profile of Saudi football since his arrival, is now just days away from lifting his first major trophy that has eluded him since moving to the Middle East.