Cristiano Ronaldo: Raja Casablanca Boss Salutes Al Nassr Star After Spectacular Display in Arab Cup

• Josef Zinnbauer has hailed Cristiano Ronaldo
• The Raja Casablanca manager heaped praise on the 38-year-old following his awe-inspiring performance in the Arab Cup
• Meanwhile, Ronaldo's Al-Nassr will march on to the semifinals of the competition after the win over Raja

Raja Casablanca's head coach, Josef Zinnbauer, couldn't help but praise Cristiano Ronaldo for his exceptional display in the Arab Club Champions Cup, where the Portuguese phenom led Al-Nassr to a near-flawless 3-1 victory over Zinnbauer's side on Sunday, August 6.

Before the quarterfinal clash, Raja had maintained a perfect record in the group stages, securing three wins, while Al-Nassr, had only managed one victory.

However, the Riyadh-based club, inspired by Ronaldo's brilliance, dominated the match with a remarkable goal-blitz within just 30 minutes.

The 38-year-old struck first with a powerful shot using his weaker foot, setting the tone for Al-Nassr's dominant performance. Seko Fofana and Al Ghannam further extended the lead, making the game insurmountable for Raja.

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Although an own goal in the first half slightly disrupted Al-Nassr's clean sheet, they held on to secure their place in the semifinals.

In awe of the five-time Ballon d'Or recipient's contribution, the German tactician paid a glowing tribute to Cristiano, who currently leads the goal scorers chart in the Arab Cup.

CR7's near-perfect performance left a lasting impression on both his opponents and admirers, demonstrating why he is considered one of the greatest footballers of all time.

“We saw Cristiano Ronaldo today. He was a great player and an amazing person. Ronaldo is great. Ronaldo is top,” Zinnbauer said as quoted by @CristianoXtra_ on Twitter.

Ronaldo continues scoring streak

Sports Brief also 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.