Cristiano Ronaldo has posted a message on social media after Al-Nassr's 5-0 win against Al-Taawoun on Friday, August 29, in the Saudi Pro League. Jorge Jesus' side arrived at the game on the back of the disappointing loss against Al-Ahli in the Saudi Super Cup final.
The Riyadh-based side have multiple changes to their squad over the summer after another underwhelming season. Jesus was given the responsibility of the first team, while the likes of Joao Felix, Inigo Martinez and Kingsley Coman have been roped in as well.
Meanwhile, Al-Nassr managed to convince Cristiano Ronaldo to sign a new contract in June this year. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner, is yet to win the league since his move to the Middle East.
On Friday, Felix marked his SPL debut by scoring a goal in the 7th minute to send his team 1-0 up. Ronaldo extended the lead from the penalty spot in the 54th minute, before Coman joined the party a minute later.
Felix, though, turned out to be the star of the game. The 25-year-old sent his side 4-0 in the 67th with an amazing strike from distance, before completing his hat-trick in the 87th minute.
After the victory, Ronaldo shared a picture of himself from the match on social media, with the caption:
"First step"
Al-Nassr will lock horns against Al Kholood at the Al-Awwal Park in the league in September.
Cristiano Ronaldo's message to Al-Nassr fans before the start of the season
Cristiano Ronaldo had sent a message to Al-Nassr supporters on social media ahead of Al-Nassr's season opener on Friday. He wrote:
"Tomorrow, the league begins. We’ve trained. We’re ready. But we can’t do it alone... we need you. We’ll be there giving it everything we’ve got. Fighting for the badge, for the team, for every one of you. Will you be there with us all the way? Let’s make it unforgettable."
The Portuguese ace failed to win any major title since arriving at Al-Nassr after ending his stay with Manchester United in December 2022. The 40-year-old striker has amassed 101 goals for the Riyadh-based club to date and will be desperate to win the league this season.