History has been made in Riyadh. On Saturday, December 27, 2025, Al Nassr became the first team in Saudi Pro League history towin their opening 10 consecutive matches of a season. The milestone was secured with a clinical 3–0 victory over Al Akhdoud at Al-Awwal Park.
Under the guidance of legendary Portuguese manager Jorge Jesus, Al Nassr have achieved a feat that has eluded the league’s giants for decades, surpassing the previous record of nine straight opening wins held by Al Hilal (2018/19).
CR7 Strikes Again: The Captain Leads from the Front
As he has done so many times throughout 2025, Cristiano Ronaldo was the catalyst for the victory. The 40-year-old superstar bagged a first-half brace to take his league tally to 12 goals for the season, putting him joint-top of the Golden Boot race alongside teammate João Félix.
31’ | The Opener: Ronaldo broke the deadlock with a clinical close-range finish after a corner delivery from João Félix was flicked on by Angelo Gomes.
45+1’ | The Backheel Magic: Just before the break, Ronaldo doubled the lead with a spectacular backheel flick following a squared pass from Marcelo Brozović—a goal that brought the home crowd to their feet.
The Milestone: These two goals marked Ronaldo’s 40th goal of the calendar year 2025, an extraordinary achievement that sees him reach 40+ goals for a 14th separate calendar year.
The "New Look" Al Nassr: A Winning Machine
While Ronaldo takes the headlines, the record-breaking start is a testament to the club's massive summer recruitment.
The addition of João Félix (who scored the third goal late in second-half stoppage time) and Kingsley Coman has turned Al Nassr into an offensive juggernaut.
What’s Next for the Record-Breakers?
Al Nassr will look to extend their "perfect" run to 11 games when they travel to face Al-Ettifaq on Tuesday, December 30. With Ronaldo now just 44 goals away from the legendary 1,000-goal milestone, every match is becoming a global event.
The Verdict: Al Nassr aren't just winning; they are dominating. The combination of Cristiano Ronaldo’s timeless finishing and the creative sparks of João Félix and Marcelo Brozović has made them the undisputed favorites for the 2025/26 Saudi Pro League title.