Ronaldo’s 15-minute hat-trick the difference as Al-Nassr beat stubborn Al-Kholood

Arab News · 29‏/10‏/2026، 8:51:24 م

DUBAI: After a tough run of four successive winless games, Al-Kholood were determined to give Al-Nassr a hard time on Matchday 12 of the 2026/27 Saudi Pro League. By halftime, Des Buckingham’s side had scored twice against the defending champions and looked far from losing. But, by the end, the man in search of a record 1,000 career goals ensured Al-Nassr emerged with the three points. Cristiano Ronaldo scored three times in 15 minutes to put Al-Nassr clear of the Al-Kholood pressure that had ke