Cristiano Ronaldo scores hat-trick as Al-Nassr thrash Al-Tai 5-1 with Portugal star taking his tally for the season to 33 goals
- Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick as he helped Al-Nassr win 5-1 against Al-Tai
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Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick as Al-Nassr thrashed Al-Tai 5-1 in the Saudi Pro League.
Ronaldo now boasts an excellent return of 26 goals in 23 league appearances for Al-Nassr this season, while he has scored 33 goals in 34 games in all competitions.
However, despite his impressive contribution, Al-Nassr are in second place, 12 points adrift of leaders Al-Hilal, who remain unbeaten.
Otavio gave Al-Nassr the lead but Virgil Misidjan equalised for Al-Tai. Misidjan was sent off in the first half, with Abdulrahman Gareeb restoring Al-Nassr's advantage.
Ronaldo then took centre-stage as he hit a hat-trick, scoring in the 64th, 67th and 87th minutes.
![Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick as Al-Nassr secured a 5-1 victory at home to Al-Tai](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/03/31/00/83073075-13256177-image-a-180_1711844075052.jpg)
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick as Al-Nassr secured a 5-1 victory at home to Al-Tai
![Ronaldo showed impressive composure to net three times as he helped Al-Nassr to prevail](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/03/31/00/83073397-13256177-image-a-194_1711844973873.jpg)
Ronaldo showed impressive composure to net three times as he helped Al-Nassr to prevail
The 39-year-old's first two goals came from close range before he completed his hat-trick with a header. It is Ronaldo's first home hat-trick for Al-Nassr.
Al-Nassr are back in action on Tuesday with an away game against relegation-threatened Abha.
Ronaldo expressed his delight on X after the game as he wrote: 'This is how we do it
'Amazing victory and another hat-trick!'.
In total, Ronaldo has scored 44 goals in 52 appearances since joining Al-Nassr in January 2023.
![Ronaldo celebrates with his team-mates after scoring for Al-Nassr, who are second in the table](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/03/31/00/83073443-13256177-image-a-195_1711845107881.jpg)
Ronaldo celebrates with his team-mates after scoring for Al-Nassr, who are second in the table