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One of the reasons for his prolific goal-scoring record, according to Portuguese superstar Ronaldo, has been getting along with his teammates after a period of adjustment. With his team Al-Nassr in the Saudi Arabia Pro League game on Saturday, Ronaldo scored his second hat trick.
"I feel more at home with the group. Coming and in five, six, or seven games is difficult since everyone is familiar with my movements. Yet as time goes on, both they and I begin to comprehend each other's moves. We can progress to a higher level little by little "According to Ronaldo, as reported by Arab television network SSC.
The forward commended his teammates for their "fight" in the game.
"While I'm incredibly thrilled, the team is what matters most. The group performed admirably (against Damac); they sprinted and engaged in combat. But I believe that the team is more crucial than the goals,"
When his team faced Damac on Saturday, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner maintained his brilliant form. A penalty kick was part of Ronaldo's hat-trick in the opening period. With the victory, Al-Nassr reclaimed first place with 43 points in 18 games, one more than Al-Ittihad in second place.
In January, Ronaldo made his eagerly awaited Al-Nassr debut against Paris Saint-Germain in a friendly match. He scored twice throughout the game, raising hopes that he would dominate the league.
But, Ronaldo's failure to score and a two-match suspension added to the building annoyance over the months that followed. Even one of the cup competitions saw his team lose.
Ronaldo, who was criticized, scored his first league goal in a 2-2 draw with Al-Fateh. In the extra period, Ronaldo scored to give the side a crucial point and lay the groundwork for his comeback.
With eight goals and two assists, Ronaldo has contributed to ten goals for his team and will make a late push for the Golden Boot award.
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