Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr equals defensive record among Saudi Pro League clubs after 4-0 win

Christiano Ronaldo has returned to Al Nassr in excellent form, lifting the team back to the top after a shaky start to 2026. After a dominant 4-0 win over Al Hamza, the club showed not only attacking firepower, but also impressive defensive solidity. matching a long-standing team record in the Saudi Pro League.

In Saturday’s match, Ronaldo extended his legacy by scoring first in the 14th minute from a tight angle and again in the 79th to complete his brace (both with his left foot). bringing his career total to 964 goals. At the other end, Al Nassr once again kept a clean sheet, a result that allowed the club to equal a remarkable defensive milestone.

While goalkeeper Bento registered the shutout, Al Nassr has now kept six clean sheets in a row in the league. This matches the club record in the competition, which was previously achieved over the same number of matches between October 2014 and February 2015.

The run also coincides with Al Nassr’s strong form, such as they are currently on an eight-game winning streak in the leaguealthough not all of those wins were shutouts. The defensive journey started on January 26 against Al Taawoun and since then neither Al Kholood, Al Riyadh, Al Ittihad, Al Fateh nor Al Hazm have managed to find the net.

Simakan’s return is a big boost for Al Nassr’s backline

After making the best start in the history of the Saudi Pro League with ten consecutive wins, Al Nassr struggled to regain momentum after the break for the Arab Cup. Between match days 12 and 15, Ronaldo’s side recorded one draw and three consecutive defeats, a major setback that cost them ground in the title race.

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Mohamed Simakan missed three of those four games due to a hamstring teara significant absence considering Al Nassr had only conceded five goals in the first nine games he played. Since returning to fitness and forming a partnership with former FC Barcelona Inigo Martinezthe centre-back duo has become a cornerstone of one of the club’s strongest defensive units.

Ronaldo and a chance to break another record

Al Nassr are currently second after Al Ahli moved one point above them with an extra match played. In their next outing, Ronaldo will not only have the chance to regain top spot, but also to set a new club record for consecutive clean sheets.

On Wednesday, February 25, Al Nassr will visit Al Namja SC, who are at the bottom of the Saudi Pro League standings. The home team are among the lowest scoring teams in the competition with 21 goals scored and 46 goals conceded. This makes the match an excellent opportunity for Ronaldo to add to his tally, and for Al Nassr to secure another shutout and stand alone in the record books.