Cristiano Ronaldo returns to phenomenal goal-scoring ways; Celebrates 50th goal in style- WATCH

While scoring 50 goals in one season comes as a monumental mark and a feat that a footballer seldom expects to replicate again, for Cristiano Ronaldo, it is the normal state of affairs. The Portuguese international is ageing like a fine wine and on Monday, the 38-year-old has attained the magical mark once again in his glorious career. Ronaldo, who plays for Al-Nassr at the club level, scored his 50th goal of the season against Al-Shabab at the Saudi King Cup.

3 things you need to know

• Cristiano Ronaldo nets his 50th goal of the season
• Ronaldo got to the mark during the Al-Nassr vs Al-Shabab game of the Saudi King Cup
• Al-Nassr defeated Al-Shabab 5-2 on the night

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Cristiano Ronaldo gets to his 50th goal of the season

Following a tough 2022/23 season, Cristiano Ronaldo has returned to his old goal-scoring ways in the 2023/24 season. The 5-time Ballon D'or winner linked up well with his Portugal and Al-Naasr teammate, Otavioto, to net his 50th goal of the season. His goal, which came in the 74th minute, restored the 3-goal cushion for Al-Nassr against Al-Shabab. Eventually, the final score turned out to be 5-2 in favour of Al-Nassr.

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Teammates over 'Siuuu'

After scoring a goal, Cristiano Ronaldo does his custom "Siuuu" celebration, but this time he made an exception. It seemed he was about to make his iconic leap, which is a part of the celebratory act, but upon witnessing teammates standing on the sidelines, he resorted to celebrating the goal with his mates. 

Though the "Siuuu" celebration has over the years become a sight that fans can't get enough of, there is always intrigue regarding how the legendary footballer will portray his goal. And as the occasion was celebrating the 50th goal of the season, Ronaldo chose to do it with the ones who helped him achieve it.

The action will continue for Ronaldo and Al Nassr. They will next take on Saudi Pro League rivals Al-Ittefaq on December 22, 2023.