Analysing Ronaldo’s Performance Against African Clubs After Spectacular Goal Against Raja Casablanca

Cristiano Ronaldo has found the net against a host of teams from all over the world, playing in competitions such as the UEFA Champions League, FIFA Club World Cup, and the Arab Clubs Champions Cup.

Throughout his illustrious career in Portugal, England, Spain, Italy, and now Saudi Arabia, Ronaldo has showcased his goal-scoring prowess against over 120 different clubs.

Currently donning the jersey of Saudi side Al-Nassr, the football icon finds himself in the twilight of his remarkable journey.

Over the years, Ronaldo's accomplishments have been nothing short of extraordinary, including winning five Ballon d'Ors and five Champions League trophies.

For nearly two decades, he terrorized teams across Europe, leaving some clubs haunted by his name even to this day.

Having transitioned from European leagues to the Middle East, the 38-year-old marksman has taken it upon himself to display his goal-scoring dominance against opponents in the Gulf state.

Despite his well-documented efficiency in front of the net, there was one territory in which he had not found the back of the net regularly – Africa, primarily because he had not faced African clubs until the recent Arab Cup.

In the regional tournament, he encountered African opposition on three occasions, and the outcomes were never in doubt. Sports Brief takes a closer look at the performance of the former Real Madrid goal machine against these teams:

US Monastir (Tunisia)

Before the encounter with US Monastir, Ronaldo had experienced a challenging five-game goal drought, struggling to find the back of the net. But everything changed in his first-ever game against an African club.

He reignited his scoring prowess against the Tunisian outfit, delivering a powerful header that propelled Al-Nassr to a convincing 4-1 victory in the competition, Sportstar reports.

Zamalek (Egypt)

Facing Zamalek proved to be a more challenging test for Ronaldo and Al-Nassr, as the Egyptian club boast an impressive pedigree as one of the most successful clubs in Egypt.

Unfortunately, Cristiano encountered an early setback when Zizo converted a penalty, giving the White Knights the lead. The prospect of defeat and group-stage elimination loomed over Al-Nassr, but the 38-year-old superstar once again demonstrated his heroics, per Fan Nation.

With just three minutes remaining on the clock, Ronaldo leapt into action, meeting a perfectly-delivered cross from Ghislain Konan with his trademark diving header. The execution was flawless as he powered the ball into the net, securing the equalizer for the Riyadh-based club.

His goal not only earned Al-Nassr a valuable point but also ensured their place in the quarter-finals of the competition. It was yet another remarkable moment in the storied career of the Portuguese phenom.

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Raja Casablanca (Morocco)

Having scored two goals in two matches against African teams, Ronaldo had deciphered the formula and knew precisely how to conquer his latest opponent on the continent.

In the quarter-final matchup against Raja, it took the Portuguese star a mere 19 minutes to make his mark, netting a remarkable goal with his weaker foot, according to Soccer Laduma.

This early strike set the tone for Al-Nassr, and the 2022-23 Saudi Pro League runners-up efficiently completed their assignment before half-time with a convincing 3-1 victory against the Moroccan outfit.

Ronaldo sets new record

Over the years, Cristiano Ronaldo has solidified his status as a record-breaker in the world of football. No matter which team he plays for, records seem to follow the Portuguese star incessantly, Sports Brief reported.

Not long ago, he achieved two prestigious Guinness World Records: one for the most appearances in men's international football and another for the highest earnings of any athlete in the world of sports.

Continuing his trend of setting new milestones, Ronaldo recently established yet another record with his latest headed goal against Egyptian side Zamalek in the final group stage match of the Arab Champions Cup.