Cristiano Ronaldo wins first trophy with Al Nassr after starring in Arab Cup final
FootballHow Mane, Al Nassr Players and Staff Congratulated Ronaldo After Hattrick Against Al Fateh, Video
- Cristiano Ronaldo bagged a hattrick and an assist in Al-Nassr's 5-0 win against Al Fateh
- The 38-year-old's first strike came in the 38th minute before adding the subsequent goals in the 55th and 96th minutes
- His next assignment will be a home tie against Al Shabab on Tuesday, August 29
Cristiano Ronaldo showcased his goal-scoring brilliance by netting a magnificent hattrick in Al-Nassr's commanding victory over Al-Fateh on Friday evening.
The Portuguese maestro had encountered a dry spell in front of the goal since the commencement of the 2023-24 Saudi Pro League season, but he emphatically ended his goal-scoring struggles with three strikes.
Having recently led Al-Nassr to their first-ever triumph in the Arab Cup, Ronaldo was determined to break his team's two-game losing streak in the league.
This mission was accomplished in their third league encounter when the Knights of Najd surged past a hapless Al Fateh side managed by former West Ham and Croatia coach Slaven Bilic.
The 38-year-old superstar combined brilliantly with former Liverpool sensation Sadio Mane, resulting in Al-Nassr securing a resounding five-nil triumph against Fateh.
According to Sky Sports, Ronaldo's hattrick, accompanied by Mane's brace, propelled Luis Castro's squad from the relegation zone to the tenth position in the standings after three matches.
His three-goal heroics earned him the match ball and the well-deserved title of Man of the Match.
Following the end of the match, the former Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus legend received warm congratulations from his teammates and the coaching staff, who expressed their appreciation for his outstanding performance.
Here is the video:
Ronaldo's sublime backheel assist
In the same game, Cristiano Ronaldo produced a sublime piece of skill to assist Sadio Mane's opener for Al-Nassr.
In a video shared on Twitter, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner came up with a sensational backheel pass for Mane to latch onto as the two superstars quickly developed a telepathic understanding on the pitch.
Ronaldo pens touching message to Mane, Al Nassr teammates after winning first trophy with Al Nassr
FootballAl-Nassr end two-game losing streak
Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Al-Nassr chalked their first win in the 2023-24 Saudi Pro League with a five-nil triumph against Slaven Bilic's Al-Fateh.
A brace from Sadio Mane and a sensational hattrick from Cristiano Ronaldo ensured the Knights of Najd arrested their two-game losing streak in style.
Their next challenge awaits them at home, where they will face Al-Shabab on August 29th.