Red Hot Ronaldo Inspires Al Nassr to Arab Cup Semifinal Berth With Superlative Performance

• Cristiano Ronaldo spurred Al-Nassr to a semifinal berth in the Arab Cup
• The former Real Madrid goal-scoring machine opened the score as his side sealed a 3-1 win over Raja Casablanca
• Ronaldo and Al-Nassr will face Al Shorta from Iraq in the last four on Wednesday, August 9

Cristiano Ronaldo propelled Al-Nassr closer to a place in the final of the Arab Club Champions Cup with a standout performance, helping his team secure a 3-1 victory over Raja Casablanca.

After a slow start to pre-season, Ronaldo seems to have regained his form, scoring three goals in his last three matches.

In the Sunday, August 6th match against Raja, he opened the scoring with a brilliant goal, showcasing his prowess even with his weaker foot.

The Knights of Nahd dominated the game from the start, gaining a comfortable lead after just 19 minutes when Anderson Talisca set up his partner-in-crime Ronaldo for the goal.

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The Saudi Pro League giants continued to shine, with Al Ghannam doubling their advantage just ten minutes later.

Under Luis Castro's guidance, Al-Nassr cruised through the match with a commanding 3-0 lead after 30 minutes of play.

The icing on the cake came from new signing Seko Fofana, who netted Al-Nassr's third goal, sealing the game beyond Raja's reach.

Despite an own goal from Abdullah Madu that slightly disrupted Al-Nassr's clean sheet plans, the Moroccan team's efforts only resulted in a consolation goal.

The victory secures Al-Nassr's spot in the semifinals and set up an exciting clash against Iraqi club Al Shorta, who emerged victorious against Al Sadd of Qatar.

Ronaldo's presence and outstanding performance made a significant impact on Al-Nassr's journey towards the final berth in the tournament.

Ronaldo continues scoring spree

In a related publication, Sports Brief reported that Cristiano Ronaldo extended his impressive goal-scoring streak in the 2023 Arab Club Champions Cup, showcasing his hallmark as a proven goal-poacher with a remarkable left-footed strike against Raja Casablanca.

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Prior to this, Ronaldo had experienced a dry spell of five games without finding the net, but he put an end to this scoreless run in Al-Nassr's second group game against Tunisian outfit US Monastir.

The 38-year-old football legend didn't stop there, as he continued to impress with a beautiful header against Egypt's Zamalek, propelling the Knights of Nahd into the quarterfinals.