Cristiano Ronaldo Suffers Brutal Challenge From Ex Chelsea Star Koulibaly in Arab Cup Final, Video

• Cristiano Ronaldo came face to face with Kalidou Koulibaly
• The two stalwarts crossed paths in the Arab Cup final between Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr
• Ronaldo will later score in the second half as Al-Nassr chased their first-ever triumph in the regional tournament

Cristiano Ronaldo was on the receiving end of a brutal challenge from Kalidou Koulibaly during the final of the Arab Club Champions Cup between Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr.

Ronaldo, who stands atop the competition's leading scorers' list, played a crucial role in Al-Nassr's remarkable journey to the final, tallying five goals in as many matches played.

On the opposing side, Koulibaly, formerly of Chelsea, emerged as a defensive cornerstone for Al-Hilal, leading his team to the Grand Finale by featuring in every single game.

As both these star players set their sights on achieving the ultimate victory with their respective teams, a clash ensued towards the conclusion of the first half.

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In a collision characterized by its intensity, the 31-year-old defender forcefully halted the Portuguese maestro, Ronaldo, leaving a strong impact.

Ronaldo vs Koulibaly: What happened?

Although his blazing speed has diminished somewhat, Ronaldo found himself in possession of a pass along the left flank, setting up a one-on-one encounter with the Senegalese player as he endeavoured to navigate around him.

In his signature style, the 38-year-old executed his timeless stepover technique before manoeuvring past Koulibaly.

However, the Al-Hilal defender resorted to a rough challenge, bringing Ronaldo down and subsequently earning a yellow card for his actions.

Here is the video:

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Sports Brief reported that Kalidou Koulibaly is looking forward to the final of the Arab Club Champions Cup between Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr on August 12.

The former Chelsea defender played a pivotal role in his club's journey to the last round of the competition and has vowed to give it his all.

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With Koulibaly set to meet his Senegalese teammate, Sadio Mane, and veteran, Cristiano Ronaldo, the 31-year-old remains unfazed.

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Los Blancos won their 10th and the historic La Decima title in the 2013/14 season after a gap of 12 years, beating their city rivals Atletico Madrid 4-1 in the final.