‘Step by step, we can reach the big level’

Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo revealed that being in the same wavelength as his teammates after an initial settling-in period has been one of the reasons for his rich goalscoring form at Al-Nassr.

Ronaldo bagged a second hattrick to help his side cruise to a 3-0 win in their Saudi Arabia Pro League match against Damac FC on Saturday.

"I feel more adapted to the team. It's not easy to come and in five, six, or seven games; everyone knows my movements. But I'm starting to understand their movements, and they are starting to understand my movements. Step by step, we can reach the big level," Ronaldo was quoted as saying by Arab television channel SSC after the game.

The Portuguese icon's heroics saw the Riyadh-based club return to the top of the Saudi Pro League standings, with a two-point lead over second-placed Al-Ittihad.

Despite only making his debut last month, Ronaldo's already in contention to win the top scorer award in the league this term. With eight goals, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner is joint-fourth in the goalscoring charts. He remains only five goals behind top scorer and teammate Talisca.

The forward praised his teammates as well for showing 'fight' to win the match.

"I'm very happy, but the most important (thing) is the team. The team did a fantastic job (against Damac); they ran; they fought. For me, the goals are important, but the most important thing is the team," Ronaldo added.