Aleksandar Mitrovic scored twice with a header and a kick in the derby against Riyadh to help his side win the sixth-game league winning streak. This game is not only part of the title race,
It is also a battle for goalscorers between Ronaldo and Mitrovic. Currently, Cristiano Ronaldo leads the scorers chart with 15 goals, while Aleksandar Mitrovic is close behind with 11 goals. However, there is little difference in goalscoring efficiency between the two, with the latter scoring 11 goals in 12 games.
Cristiano Ronaldo didn't have too much luck in this game, with the Portuguese having just three shots on goal and one on target except for one goal that was disallowed for offside. He constantly argued with the referee, resulting in a loss of focus and composure.
Mitrovic, on the other hand, seized two chances in the closing stages of the game, first with a header and then from a tight angle in the box to achieve a double shot!Mitrovic has scored in six consecutive league games since 20 October, scoring seven goals in total.
Meanwhile, he has scored 13 league goals this season, just two goals ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo. Even more surprising is that Mitrovic has scored 20 goals and provided four assists in 19 appearances, averaging more than one goal per game. In Neymar's absence,
Mitrovic became the attacking heart of Riyadh Victory. He scored two goals from six shots and three on target, made three successful breakaways and made two key passes, earning the highest rating of 96 points, while Ronaldo only scored 66 points.
In the battle for the title, Riyadh Crescent defeated Riyadh Victory, and in the battle for the scorer list, Mitrovic also defeated Cristiano Ronaldo.