Can Cristiano Ronaldo Defy the Odds and Dominate the Saudi Pro League After a Rocky Start?
The 41-year-old finished third in the Golden Boot race last season, with Julian Quinones claiming the title, and this slow start, driven largely by his delayed pre-season, makes an early return to the top of the standings look unlikely for now.
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Golden Boot standings after Saudi Pro League Matchday 2
Ronaldo’s tally still doesn’t reflect his goal against Al Riyadh in the latest available data, meaning he remains outside the top of the standings for now, but here is how the race looks:
- Moussa Dembele (Al-Ettifaq) — 3 goals
- Ivan Toney (Al-Ahli) — 3 goals
- Ruben Neves (Al-Hilal) — 2 goals
- Alexandre Lacazette (Neom SC) — 2 goals
- Abderrazak Hamdallah (Al-Taawoun) — 2 goals
- Angelo (Al-Nassr) — 2 goals
- Joao Felix (Al-Nassr) — 2 goals
- Karim Benzema (Al-Hilal) — 1 goal
- Cristiano Ronaldo (Al-Nassr) — 1 goal
Al Nassr’s next test comes on the road against Al Ettifaq
Al Nassr will look to build on their 4-0 win over Al Riyadh when they travel to face Al Ettifaq on Tuesday. Ronaldo is expected to get his first start of the season in that match, a significant step up in workload after his 28-minute cameo. How Postecoglou manages his minutes will be closely watched, with the captain still building up to a full 90 as Al Nassr look to keep pace at the top of the table.
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