Al-Nassr break club record with 14th consecutive league victory

Al-Nassr break club record with 14th consecutive league victory
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Summary Al-Nassr top the ​standings with 73 points from ⁠28 games, five ahead of ​second-placed Al-Hilal with six games ​to go. Their previous record was set in the 2013-2014 season

(Reuters) – Leaders Al-Nassr claimed their longest-ever Saudi Pro League winning ​streak with a 2-0 victory ‌at Al-Akhdoud thanks to goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and Joao Felix ​on Saturday.

Al-Nassr top the ​standings with 73 points from 28 games, five ahead of ​second-placed Al-Hilal with six games ​to go.

It was Al-Nassr’s 14th straight victory, which broke their previous record ​posted in the 2013-2014 season, ​the Pro League said on its website.

Ronaldo ‌opened the scoring in the 15th minute with a close-range strike for his 24th goal ​of the ​season, three shy of Al-Ahli’s league top scorer Ivan ​Toney.

Joao Felix doubled their ​advantage two minutes into the second half from close range, capitalising on ​a rebound after ​Kingsley Coman’s header hit the post.

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