VIDEO: Cristiano Ronaldo bundles home 48th goal of the season for Al-Nassr as legendary forward edges towards Real Madrid goal milestone

The Portuguese superstar appeared to have put his current employers in complete control of their latest Saudi Pro League fixture as they raced into a two-goal lead inside 15 minutes. They were to be pegged back by the 70th minute, but Marcelo Brozovic snatched a dramatic stoppage-time winner in a 3-2 victory.

Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldo continues to do his bit when it comes to collecting positive results, with remarkable individual standards being maintained by the all-time great. His latest strike was not the most spectacular, but it was still important.

Ronaldo knew little about his goal in truth, as the ball cannoned in off his knee from four yards out, but he was in the right place at the right time and has made a useful habit of that down the years – with there no sign of him slowing down at 39 years of age.

Ronaldo has reached 48 goals for the season in just 47 appearances across all competitions. He is posting his best return since 2015-16, when he hit 51 for La Liga giants Real Madrid. He still has three Pro League fixtures to take in this term, and the King Cup of Champions final against arch-rivals Al-Hilal.