Cristiano Ronaldo was on song during Al-Nassr's 4-0 pre-season friendly win over Liga Portugal side Rio Ave, as the Portuguese striker banged in a hat-trick. New Faris Najd signing Joao Felix also showcased his ability as he got an assist for Ronaldo's second goal of the night on the back of a quick one-two with the Portugal captain.
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Mohamed Simakan opened the scoring for Al-Nassr in the 15th minute in the friendly against Rio Ave; however, as usual, it was Ronaldo who stole the headlines with a superb hat-trick. The 40-year-old scored his first goal of the night after a spectacular one-two with his Portugal team-mate and the Saudi Arabian club's newest signing, Felix.
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Ronaldo's second on the night came on the back of a Sadio Mane's horror penalty, which was saved by Cezary Miszta, before the failed clearance by Rio Ave ended up in an attack for Al-Nassr, and the 40-year-old scored a towering header from Wesley's cross. The five-time Ballon d'Or then capped his showing off with a penalty in the 68th minute before he was subbed off.
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Al-Nassr and Ronaldo will now have only one more friendly before the start of the Saudi Pro League season. They take on Spanish side Almeria on August 10, before beginning their domestic campaign with a Saudi Super Cup semi-final against Al-Ittihad on August 19.