RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (Interstat) — Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Al Nassr opened its Pro League season with a commanding 5-2 victory over Al Najma on Friday at Al Awwal Park Stadium.

The hosts erupted for three goals in a chaotic three-minute span just before halftime to break open the match. Substitute Rakan Al Tulayhi opened the scoring in the 44th minute, followed swiftly by goals from Abdullah Al Hamdan and fellow substitute Felippe Cardoso.

Ronaldo netted his first in the 73rd minute before Sadio Mané completed the rout in stoppage time. Al Nassr’s win defied a pregame projection that forecast a closer match, as the club began its campaign with a decisive performance.