Video: Cristiano Ronaldo scores career goal No. 968 for Al Nassr vs Al Akhdoud

Cristiano Ronaldo remains on track to become the first player to reach the 1,000-goal milestone. The Portuguese star scored the 968th goal of his career to open the scoring for Al Nassr against Al Akhdoud in Saudi Pro League action.

After a dominant start to the match characterized by high pressure, Kingsley Coman found Ronaldo, who burst into the box with speed and unleashed a powerful, low-driven shot that left the goalkeeper with no chance.

The goal is a significant one for both Ronaldo and Al Nassr. Should they secure the win today, they would move five points clear of Al Hilal, their closest title rivals, with six games remaining.

Ronaldo nearing historic Saudi Pro League record

With his recent goal against Al Akhdoud, Cristiano Ronaldo now has 98 goals in 101 matches since debuting in the Saudi Pro League. The Portuguese star is now just two goals away from equaling the historic record held by Abderrazak Hamdallah as the fastest player to reach 100 goals in the history of the Saudi league.

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