Cristiano Ronaldo scores from a bicycle kick.

RIYADH, Nov 24: Al-Nassr maintained its perfect run in the Saudi Pro League with a 4-1 win over Al-Khaleej, scoring twice in each half to reach nine consecutive victories — a streak that matches the all-time best start set by their rivals Al-Hilal.

Al-Hilal had previously recorded nine straight wins from the opening round under Jorge Jesus, who is now Al-Nassr’s head coach, during the 2018–2019 season. With this result, Al-Nassr has now equaled that historic mark.

The win keeps Al-Nassr at the top of the table with 27 points, four clear of Al-Hilal, while Al-Khaleej remains sixth with 16 points.

Cristiano Ronaldo delivered the highlight of the match, scoring his team’s fourth goal with a brilliantly executed bicycle kick from a Nawaf Boushal cross. The goal took his tally to 10 in nine league matches.

It was another reminder of Ronaldo’s trademark flair, echoing his unforgettable bicycle kick against Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon in April 2018 while playing for Real Madrid. He produced a similar moment last November with a spectacular overhead goal against Poland in his national team’s 5-1 UEFA Nations League win.