River Plate previously scored in 93 consecutive national league matches from 1936 to 1939. Benfica achieved a similar feat in the Portuguese national league from 2012 to 2015.

Al Nassr reached this milestone with a 2-1 victory over Abha in Saudi Pro League round 6 on 9/9. Ronaldo's club then established the new record in yesterday's 1-1 draw against Al Khaleej, thanks to Abdullah Al Hamdan's goal in the 72nd minute.

Al Nassr's 94-match scoring streak began with a 4-1 win against Riyadh in 12/2023. During this period, the Saudi club recorded 70 wins, 12 draws, and 12 losses.

Cristiano Ronaldo (black jersey) reacts during Al Nassr's 1-1 draw against Al Khaleej in Saudi Pro League round seven at Prince Mohammed bin Fahd Stadium, Dammam, Saudi Arabia on 12/9. *Reuters*

At Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium yesterday, Al Khaleej took the lead through Omar Mascarell in first-half stoppage time. Al Hamdan's goal then secured the 1-1 draw. This result places Al Nassr third in the Saudi Pro League with 16 points, trailing Al Ittihad (17 points) and Al Hilal (18 points).

Ronaldo played the full 90 minutes, taking two shots off target and registering an expected goals (xG) statistic of only 0,32. The Portuguese forward touched the ball 21 times, carried it 9 times, created one scoring chance, and lost possession 6 times.

After the match, coach Ange Postecoglou expressed frustration with the demanding schedule, citing player fatigue. The Australian coach highlighted that Al Nassr has played eight matches since the season began, having two fewer days of rest than Al Khaleej.

"Our players are exhausted," he said. "We have to play too many matches in a short period. I try to give them rest, rotate the squad, and the players are still giving their best."

The 61-year-old coach also noted that playing conditions exacerbated the physical challenges, as Al Nassr has consistently played away matches in hot and humid weather. "I do not want to talk about the schedule, but we have played three away matches in hot and humid conditions in Jeddah, including one match against Al Ittihad and two matches in the Eastern region," he said.

Coach Ange Postecoglou reacts during the match. *Al Nassr*

Regarding performance, Postecoglou admitted Al Nassr had a poor start. "The match was very difficult, and things became more complex when we conceded a goal. In the second half, the team played better and scored one goal," said Al Nassr's head coach, praising his players' efforts in difficult circumstances.

On 15/9, Al Nassr will again play away against Al Ain in the first round of the AFC Champions League Elite qualifiers.

Hong Duy (according to YSscores)