How Ronaldo Led Sadio Mane, Talisca and Al Nassr Stars To Celebrate After Epic Win vs Al Ahli: Video

How Ronaldo Led Sadio Mane, Talisca and Al Nassr Stars To Celebrate After Epic Win vs Al Ahli: Video

Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe
updated at September 23, 2023 at 5:52 AM
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  • Cristiano Ronaldo led his teammates in performing the Viking Clap chant
  • The 38-year-old scored twice alongside Anderson Talisca as Al-Nassr beat Al-Ahli
  • Subsequently, he led his teammates in showing gratitude to the fans for their unflinching support

Cristiano Ronaldo guided his Al-Nassr teammates in celebrating with the fans gathered at Al-Awwal Park after their thrilling 4-3 victory over Al-Ahli on September 22.

Ronaldo, who has been in blazing form this season, netted twice as the Knights of Najd continued their steady climb in the Saudi League standings.

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Ronaldo and his teammates joined the crowd in celebrating Al-Nassr's victory against Al-Ahli. Photo credit: @AlNassrFC_EN
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The former Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus star opened the scoring in the much-anticipated clash between two title contenders with a low shot inside the box just four minutes into the game, per Fan Nation.

Before Ronaldo added his second goal of the night, teammate Anderson Talisca also notched a brace despite a late surge from the visiting team that saw Franck Kessie, Riyad Mahrez, and Al Brikan finding the net for Ahli.

After the match, the legendary Portuguese footballer led his teammates in showing gratitude to the home crowd for their support in the fiercely contested encounter.

Standing in front of the enthusiastic supporters, the 38-year-old and his fellow players joined in performing the Viking Clap chant, made famous by the Iceland national team.

According to GOAL, the chant involves a gradual buildup of synchronized claps and 'huh' sounds, punctuated by two quick beats of a drum.

Here is the video:

Ronaldo's double helps Al-Nassr down Ahli

In a related publication, Sports Brief reported that Cristiano Ronaldo and Anderson Talisca both found the back of the net twice as Al-Nassr emerged victorious in an exhilarating seven-goal clash against Al-Ahli at Al-Awwal Park on Friday evening.

The Knights of Najd, who had been on a six-game winning streak leading up to the highly-anticipated clash against Ahli, added the newly-promoted side to their list of conquests on the eve of Saudi National Day.

Despite a late surge from their opponents, Ronaldo and his Al-Nassr comrades managed to secure all three points, propelling them ahead of Ahli in the standings.

Ronaldo execute Saudi traditional dance

Sports Brief also reported that the veteran forward found the back of the net for Al-Nassr in a game against Al-Ahli, bringing joy to fans with a unique celebration.

After scoring, the 38-year-old didn't just stick to his usual 'siuu' celebration; he also incorporated a traditional Saudi dance, adding an extra layer of excitement.

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Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe is a Ligue 1, Bundesliga, and La Liga editor with five-year experience. He previously worked with Sports Corna and 360SportsGH.
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