“He’s Mr Clutch”: Fans Praise Ronaldo After Scoring Equaliser for Al Nassr in Arab Cup Final

• Cristiano Ronaldo was on target for Al Nassr against Al Hilla
• The Portugal captain scored a late goal in the Arab Club Champions Cup final
• Football fans couldn't hide their admiration for the Real Madrid legend

Football fans have taken to social media to laud Cristiano Ronaldo after the Portuguese icon notched his fifth consecutive goal for Al-Nassr in the Arab Club Champions Cup.

The 38-year-ol capitalised on an exquisite right-sided delivery from Al Ghanam, swiftly equalizing after Al Hilal's Michael had taken the lead in the second half.

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner is in pursuit of his first title since joining Al-Nassr from Manchester United in January 2023.

In a video that has swiftly gained traction across social media platforms, Ronaldo impeccably connected with a cross following a swift counter-attack orchestrated by the Saudi giants.

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The goal transpired shortly after Al Nassr had been reduced to ten players due to Al Alamri's dismissal, and in a twist of events, the Yellow and Blues found themselves down to nine men after restoring parity.

Social Media reactions

@TeamCRonaldo tweeted:

"NAME ONE PLAYER MORE CLUTCH THAN CRISTIANO RONALDO AND WE'LL DEACTIVATE."

@ojbsports tweeted:

"Ronaldo with the equalizer for Al Nassr against Al Hilal. Al Hilal 1-1 Al Nassr."

@CristianoXtra POSTED:

"21st goal in the FINAL for Cristiano Ronaldo. CLUTCHNALDO DOES IT AGAIN."

@MikhaeIII tweeted:

"He’s 38, playing the most games he’s ever played in a 31 day period (11) and is still there when his team needs him most in a cup final, down a man to a better team. Cristiano Ronaldo is simply something else."

Ronaldo sends classy message to teammates

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Cristiano Ronaldo has shared his excitement after leading Al Nassr into the Arab Club Champions Cup final.

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The 38-year-old scored the only goal of the game as Al Nassr defeated Iraqi champions Al-Shorta to book a place in the final against rivals Al Hilal.

The former Manchester United and Real Madrid forward praised his teammates and fans of the club following their latest achievement.