Cristiano Ronaldo’s hunt for 1000 goals picked up another step as Al-Nassr beat Neftchi Fergana 3-1 in Riyadh. The AFC Champions League Elite, West Region meeting went Al-Nassr’s way, and the visitors finished with ten men. Ronaldo played the full 90 minutes and found the net in a controlled display. On Sofascore, he landed a Sofascore Rating of 8 for his work.

You can review every action from this match on the Sofascore match page. For Ronaldo’s full career and season trend, his profile is here: Cristiano Ronaldo on Sofascore.

Ronaldo leads Al-Nassr past Neftchi Fergana

Al-Nassr got what they needed in Round 2 with a 3-1 win at Al-Awwal Park. Ronaldo was central to it, adding one goal to settle any nerves. He worked the game smartly and stayed active across the front line. He completed the full match and set the tempo for several attacks. The visitors saw red, and Al-Nassr kept control to see it out.

Ronaldo’s Sofascore Rating of 8 reflected a balanced night. He contributed in the box and outside it. He used his touches well and timed his movement inside the area. The goal helps keep his long chase toward 1000 career goals moving. It also keeps Al-Nassr in a good place early in the AFC Champions League Elite.

Finishing touch and a tidy shot profile

Ronaldo attempted three shots in total. One hit the target, one was blocked, and one missed the frame. The quality of his chances added up to an xG of 0.38. His shot-on-target value came to 0.44 xGOT. It was efficient rather than high volume, and it was enough to produce a goal.

The finishing was backed by sharp positioning. He chose shooting lanes well and avoided low-percentage attempts. He kept defenders guessing with quick adjustments in the box. His shot contribution aligned with the game plan rather than chasing numbers. When the opening came, he needed only one clean look.

Link-up play and chance creation on point

Beyond the goal, Ronaldo linked play with care. He completed 24 of 28 passes, an 86% success rate. In the opposition half he went 20/23, which shows how clean his distribution was under pressure. He also nailed his only long ball. The touches were measured, with 39 across the night.

He created one big chance and finished with one key pass. His expected assists total stood at 0.41 xA, a healthy return for a striker. He drew two fouls and was dispossessed just once. Possession losses were limited to six, which is tidy for a focal point. It all added up to steady value in and out of the area.

Work rate, duels and the small defensive things

Ronaldo mixed in the less glamorous work too. He won three duels and lost four, with two aerials going the other way. He registered one tackle and won it. He also chipped in with two clearances and one ball recovery. Those moments help tilt territory even when the ball is not in the box.

On the carry, he made nine runs with the ball. His total carry distance reached 56.44 meters, with 27.41 meters progressive. His best single progressive carry moved play 15.37 meters upfield. It showed he still picks good moments to drive at a back line. The energy matched the game state once Neftchi Fergana went down to ten.

Season picture and the 1000-goal chase

After two matches of this AFC Champions League Elite campaign, Ronaldo sits on one goal. He has taken eight shots and hit the target twice. The conversion rate sits at 12.5% for now. His passing is crisp at 44/50 overall, an 88% clip. He has also supplied two key passes across 180 minutes.

His current Sofascore Rating average is 7.4, which is a strong base this early. The top speed recorded so far is 31.14 km/h. It all points to a forward in rhythm. The 1000-goal chase continues one strike at a time. Track every step on the Ronaldo Sofascore profile and see full match data on the game page.