Al Nassr secured a thrilling victory in the Saudi Pro League, fueled by Cristiano Ronaldo’s 978th professional career goal. The Riyadh-based club triumphed 2-1 against Al Taawoun on Friday night.

Al Nassr suffered an early blow in the match, falling behind after conceding a goal in the 11th minute.

However, the team leveled the score just before the end of the first half when midfielder Samu Costa brought Al Nassr back into the game with a precise strike from outside the box.

Ronaldo struck right at the start of the second half.

In the 50th minute, the 41-year-old Portuguese superstar brilliantly flicked center-back Mohamed Simakan's goal-bound shot into the back of the net, which ultimately proved to be the match-winner.

Al Nassr walked off the pitch with a 2-1 victory, maintaining their winning streak in the current Saudi Pro League season. With four wins from four matches, they are in a strong position at the top of the table.

Al Nassr is marching forward with the objective of defending last season's title, and even at 41 years old, Ronaldo remains one of the team's biggest pillars of reliance as the Portuguese maestro steps another milestone closer to the 1,000-career-goal mark.