Ronaldo Scores Crucial Goal to Power Al Nassr to Arab Cup Final, Video

• Cristiano Ronaldo scored for Al-Nassr in the Arab Club Champions Cup
• The Real Madrid legend's goal takes his side to the 2023 Arab Club Champions Cup Final
• The Portuguese star is now close to his first title with Al-Nassr

Al-Nassr skipper, Cristiano Ronaldo has reached his first final since joining the Saudi Arabian club.

The 38-year-old guided Al-Nassr to a 1-0 victory against the Iraqi titleholders Al-Shorta SC in the semi-finals of the Arab Club Champions Cup this Wednesday.

The Portuguese legend adeptly converted a penalty kick in the 75th minute following a VAR assessment that revealed Faisal Jasim Nafil Al Manaa had fouled Sadio Mane.

Al-Nassr thoroughly earned their triumph, asserting their dominance throughout the match at Saudi Arabia's Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Stadium, per ESPN.

The team from the Saudi Pro League controlled 64% of the ball and recorded 15 attempts on goal, compared to Al-Shorta's six.

Sadio Mane makes Al Nassr debut against Egyptian giants Zamalek

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Additionally, Ronaldo saw a goal disallowed in the initial half due to a marginal offside decision.

Ronaldo's disallowed goal: Fans react

Meanwhile, Ronaldo's disallowed goal during the 2023 Arab Club Champions Cup semi-final against Al Shorta ignited a wave of controversy.

Ronaldo, who has been in remarkable goal-scoring form, found the net for the fourth consecutive time in the ongoing regional tournament, only to have his effort disallowed.

Marcelo Brozovic expertly set up the 38-year-old, and the Portuguese maestro calmly finished the chance, anticipating celebrations. However, his elation was swiftly curtailed by the intervention of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR).

The decision has since sparked conversation on social media, with many disagreeing with the technology's decision.

Ronaldo closer to 900 goals

Sports Brief also reported that Ronaldo will be seeking to extend his world record and will need 59 more goals to reach an enviable tally of 900 goals in his professional career.

The Portuguese veteran currently holds the record for the most official goals scored by a footballer - 841 - and leads his rival, Lionel Messi, as well as the legendary duo of Diego Maradona and Pele.