Ronaldo’s Passionate Reaction After Final Whistle in Top Saudi Clash vs Al Ahli Melts Hearts: Video

• Portugal and Al-Nassr forward Cristiano Ronaldo was overwhelmed with emotions after his side's win vs Al-Ahli
• Ronaldo scored twice in the 4-3 victory as they continued their steady ascent on the Saudi League log
• He now has nine goals in six outings, currently leading the top scorers' chart

Cristiano Ronaldo couldn't contain his joy after the final whistle in Al-Nassr's thrilling match against Al-Ahli on Friday, September 22, at Riyadh's Al-Awwal Park.

Ronaldo played a prominent role in the electrifying showdown, where Al-Nassr emerged victorious in a seven-goal thriller.

The Portugal captain kicked things off early for the Knights of Najd, making a brilliant run down the left channel before delivering a vintage Ronaldo strike into the far corner amid fan flares' smoke, per Zawya.

Anderson Talisca joined the scoring with a well-timed header to extend Al-Nassr's lead, but former AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie reduced the deficit in the 30th minute.

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Talisca then restored the two-goal advantage with a stunning strike just before halftime.

The topsy-turvy nature of the game saw Riyad Mahrez and Cristiano exchanging goals within two minutes before Al Brikan's late strike, resulting in a 4-3 victory for Al-Nassr, according to Sporting News.

In the post-game spotlight, the Portuguese phenom's enthusiasm was palpable. He sent the ball soaring into the sky and yelled out with wild celebration, lifting his hands high after a challenging night.

Here is the video:

What's next for Ronaldo and Al-Nassr?

Within a span of just four days, Ronaldo and his team will head to Medina, where they are set to clash with lower-tier side Ohod on September 25 in the round of 32 stage of the King Cup before facing Al Taee on September 29 in the Saudi Pro League.

Ronaldo, Talisca brace secures victory against Al Ahli

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that the legendary Portuguese footballer and Anderson Talisca each netted twice as Al-Nassr emerged victorious in an enthralling seven-goal clash against Al-Ahli on Friday night.

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Luis Castro's squad got off to a swift start, with the ex-Man United star, despite obscured vision due to smoke from flares, slotting home a low shot into the bottom left corner.

The 38-year-old, along with his Al-Nassr comrades, managed to preserve their lead to claim all three points. They now sit ahead of Ahli in the standings, trailing second-placed Al-Hilal by two points and Al-Ittihad by one additional point.