In the Saudi League, Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice, including a breathtaking 40-yard goal, to lead Al-Nassr to a 3-0 win over Al-Akhdoud.
Al-Nassr defeated Al-Akhdoud 3-0 at home thanks to two goals from Portugal great Cristiano Ronaldo, one of which was a magnificent 40-yard lob.
Ronaldo made an immediate impression upon his return from Portugal national team duty and helped propel his team to a triumph.
The Saudi Pro League match was tied at 1-1 at the halftime mark after a goal by Sami Al-Naji put Al-Nassr ahead.Ronaldo showed remarkable control of the ball, created space for himself with a touch, and scored from a tough angle in the 77th minute, so Al-Nassr had to wait until that time to double the lead.
Taking advantage of Al-Akhdoud goalkeeper Paulo Vitor being off his line, Ronaldo scored his second goal and Al-Nassr scored their third with an outstanding lob from long range.After their win, Al-Nassr moved up to second position in the Saudi Pro League, one point behind leaders Al-Hilal. However, Al-Hilal have a game in hand as they play Al-Hazm away on Saturday, so they may catch up.
With his two goals, Ronaldo extended his stellar season to fifteen goals in thirteen league games.On Monday, Al-Nassr will compete in the AFC Champions League against Persepolis. After that, they’ll be back in league action with a trip to face Al-Hilal, a matchup that promises to be exciting.
Sadio Mane, a former Liverpool winger who returned from international duty with Senegal, did not see any action against Al-Akhdoud as a substitute for Al-Nassr.
Cristiano Ronaldo scores stunning long-range goal for Al Nassr vs Al Akhdoud
Al Nassr, Ronaldo’s team, played Al Akhdoud in the Saudi Professional League on Friday night.
Al Nassr were four points behind Al Hilal, who were in first place, going into the match.
In the 13th minute, Al Nassr took the lead through Sami Al Naji. Ronaldo doubled the lead in the 77th minute.The ball landed to Ronaldo’s foot approximately 30 yards from goal, and he made it 3-0 spectacularly, just three minutes after scoring his first goal.
Even when the goalkeeper was racing to stop him, Ronaldo demonstrated amazing skill by controlling a lob that found the back of the net. Here is his goal for you to watch.
Ronaldo has a total of 18 goals and 9 assists in 18 games for Al Nassr in all competitions, thanks to his brace on Friday night.
Defeating Al Hilal 3-0, Al Nassr narrowed the deficit between the two teams to a single point.
Reports surfaced earlier this week suggesting that Ronaldo’s Al Nassr may meet Inter Miami in a friendly match in February 2024. This would put the Portuguese star in a friendly matchup with Lionel Messi, his long-term nemesis.
But Inter Miami has rejected the allegatiоn, which has disappоinted many fооtball fans.
“Inter Miami CF is scheduled to play in the Riyadh Season Cup,” stated a statement from the Major League Soccer club. This is not correct.
“Statements ascribed to Jorge Mas, the team owner, were included in the release. Mas has refrained from speaking out on the preseason tour in any way, shape, or form.
An international reputation has always been a goal of Inter Miami CF, the statement stated. So, we have been discussing how to set up the preseason for 2024.
“In the coming weeks, Inter Miami CF will announce their first international tour, and we are excited to showcase our players on that tour.”