Footage Shows Ronaldo Thanking God After Scoring Penalty Winner for Al Nassr in Arab Cup

• Cristiano Ronaldo waxed spiritual after his goal against Al-Shorta
• The 38-year-old scored the match-winner in Al-Nassr's Arab Cup semi-final clash
• His goal ensured Al-Nassr reached the final of the competition for the first time

Cristiano Ronaldo added a divine twist to his renowned 'Siuu' goal celebration, marking his decisive contribution as he secured the match-winning goal for Al-Nassr in their Arab Club Champions Cup semi-final showdown against Al Shorta.

Ronaldo once again showcased his penchant for stepping up in crucial moments during the ongoing regional tournament for the Knights of Nahd.

His late penalty propelled his team to the final, a momentous achievement in the history of the competition.

Despite a sluggish beginning to the tournament, Al-Nassr ignited their spark upon reaching the knockout stage, with their star player consistently delivering exceptional performances.

In a tense semi-final encounter against the Iraqi champions, the Riyadh-based club encountered difficulty in breaching their opponent's defence.

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Nonetheless, their breakthrough came in the 75th minute when they were awarded a penalty. Ronaldo, the experienced Portuguese player, swiftly capitalized on the opportunity, converting the penalty with precision, Inside Sport reports.

Ronaldo thanks God after goal

Following his successful strike from the penalty spot, the 38-year-old made his way towards the corner flag, intending to execute his trademark 'Siuu' celebration.

However, in a moment of reverence, he first paid homage to God before unleashing his jubilant celebration, electrifying the atmosphere at the Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Stadium.

Here is the video:

Ronaldo powers Al-Nassr to final

Thanks to Cristiano Ronaldo's impact, Al-Nassr advanced to the final of the Arab Club Champions Cup, achieving a historic feat for the club. This marks their inaugural appearance in the tournament's final stage.

At 38 years old, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner played a pivotal role, proving to be a key factor in their success.

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His conversion of a second-half penalty proved to be the decisive moment, securing the crucial victory that propelled them to the final.

Zidane picks Ronaldo as GOAT

Recent footage has emerged featuring former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra recounting a conversation he had with iconic French player Zinedine Zidane regarding the football GOAT.

Per @CristianoXtra on Twitter, the Frenchman stated that his compatriot candidly expressed a belief that Ronaldo surpassed his long-standing rival, Messi, and even outshone Zizou himself, Sports Brief reported.