Cristiano Ronaldo scores superb first-half hat-trick for Al-Nassr vs Damak | OneFootball

Cristiano Ronaldo proved he’s still a goal machine at the age of 38 after scoring a first-half hat-trick for Al-Nassr against Damak on Saturday afternoon.

The legendary Portuguese forward who joined the Saudi Arabian outfit in December after leaving Manchester United during the World Cup, has now scored eight goals in five league appearances for his new employers.

Al-Nassr’s last 10 goals in al competitions have either been scored or assisted by the five-time Ballon d’Or winner.

Video: Ronaldo's first-half hat-trick vs Damak

Ronaldo opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 18th minute.

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He then doubled his - and Al-Nassr’s - advantage five minutes later with a left-footed strike.

And he completed his hat-trick before half-time courtesy of some unselfish play by Ayman Yahya, who cut the ball back for his superstar teammate to finish from close range.

How many career hat-tricks has Cristiano Ronaldo scored?

That’s now an extraordinary 62 career hat-tricks for Ronaldo.

What a truly remarkable footballer.

Despite the fact he’s now less than two years away from turning 40, he remains as hungry as ever to score goals and win trophies.

Ronaldo ended up making history with his hat-trick against Damak.

He becomes the first player to score a first-half hat-trick in Saudi Arabia's top division.

Different class.