Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick in Al-Nassr's 4-0 victory over Rio Ave in a pre-season friendly on August 7, 2025, at Estádio do Algarve in Portugal. His goals came in the 44th, 63rd, and 68th minutes, showcasing his enduring brilliance at age 40. The first was a powerful strike after a one-two with Joao Felix, the second a towering header from a Wesley Ribeiro cross, and the third a penalty after Felix was fouled. Mohamed Simakan opened the scoring in the 15th minute. Ronaldo’s performance, complemented by Felix’s debut assist, highlighted Al-Nassr’s readiness for the upcoming season.