Cristiano Ronaldo ended his free-kick drought with a sublime strike as Al-Nassr got Saudi Pro League season back on track with Al Feiha victory.

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• Al-Nassr beat Al-Feiha 4-1
• Ronaldo stole the show with his free-kick
• Also, set up Talisca for the opener

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Ronaldo's free-kick struggles have been well-documented, with each missed attempt becoming fodder for his detractors. However, the Portuguese superstar decided to take a different approach during the match against Al Feiha, and it paid off handsomely. In the dying moments of the first half, Ronaldo and his teammate Alex Telles lined up over a free kick just outside the opposition's penalty area. What followed was a moment of brilliance that left the Al Feiha defence and goalkeeper Abdulraouf Al-Duqayl stunned.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Instead of his usual routine of taking several steps back before powering the ball with his right foot, Ronaldo opted for a more measured approach. He calmly approached the ball and, rather than unleashing a powerful shot, he delicately clipped it over the defensive wall. The ball sailed past the helpless goalkeeper and into the back of the net, marking Ronaldo's 64th career free-kick goal.

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• DID YOU KNOW?

  Ronaldo's latest free-kick goal reignites the ongoing debate between him and Lionel Messi regarding set-piece proficiency. This was Ronaldo's 53rd free-kick goal in club football, just one shy of Messi's tally. Both players have also scored 11 free-kick goals for their respective national teams, further highlighting the intense rivalry between the two footballing legends.

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