Cristiano Ronaldo Scores Hat-Trick as Al-Nassr Cruises to 4-0 Win Over Rio Ave

Cristiano Ronaldo delivered an outstanding performance by scoring a hat-trick to lead Al-Nassr to a 4-0 victory over Portuguese club Rio Ave in a pre-season friendly. Mohamed Simakan opened the scoring for Al-Nassr before Ronaldo's three goals, including one from the penalty spot, sealed a dominant win. Joao Felix, a recent signing, played a key role by assisting two of Ronaldo's goals and contributing significantly to the team's attacking play. Despite a penalty miss by Sadio Mane, Ronaldo quickly responded by scoring with a header just seconds later. This match highlighted Al-Nassr's strong preparation and high physical and psychological form ahead of the new season, with an important upcoming clash against Al-Ittihad generating excitement among fans. Ronaldo also recently extended his contract with Al-Nassr until 2027, signaling his commitment to the club as they aim for their first major title since his arrival.