Cristiano Ronaldo’s Silky Backheel Pass in Al Nassr SPL Game Against Abha Stirs Reaction: Video

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Silky Backheel Pass in Al Nassr SPL Game Against Abha Stirs Reaction: Video

Ero Samson
updated at October 7, 2023 at 7:19 PM
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  • Al Nassr faced up against Saudi Pro League strugglers Abha
  • The Riyadh-based side are currently experiencing a blistering start to the season
  • Cristiano Ronaldo provided a brilliant backheel pass that has stirred fans' reaction

Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr side took little time to get into full throttle against Saudi Pro League basement club Abha FC.

It took only three minutes for Luis Castro's side to light up the scenes, making their intent as title contenders clear to their struggling visitors.

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Cristiano Ronaldo provided a silky backheel pass in Al-Nassr's game against Abha. Image: Francois Nel.
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As reported by Al Nassr's Zone on social media, they orchestrated a magnificent goal characterized by a seamless sequence of passes.

It all began with the Senegalese sensation Sadio Mane, who initiated the play, passing the ball to Ronaldo. The Portuguese maestro, in a display of finesse, executed a backheel pass to Marcelo Brozovic, who in turn set up Edmilson Otavio to score the goal.

Later in the match, the Riyadh-based club extended their lead with a goal from Brazilian talent Anderson Talisca. Although they conceded a penalty in the 36th minute, converted by Tunisian Saad Bguir, it was Ronaldo's exceptional pass that garnered the most attention and reactions from fans and observers alike.

Fans react to Ronaldo's backheel pass

@S4nchoUTD tweeted:

"No one comes close."

@CHAIHOLIC_ posted:

"Nothing. Just 38-year-old man doing 🐐 things."

@Ralphillegal wrote:

"That's the real goat 🐐🐐🐐"

@cristiano7TheG replied

"GOAT for a reason 🐐"

Ronaldo, who remains a source of immense joy for Saudi Club fans, has actively contributed to 15 league goals since the commencement of the 2023/24 Saudi Pro League season, according to reports from Whoscored.

Despite recording a 2-2 draw on the night, the 38-year-old will be eager for his team to sustain their pursuit of the title as they prepare to face Damac FC.

Ronaldo nutmegged Istiqklol player

Earlier, Sports Brief also reported on footage emerging online showing Ronaldo humbling an Istiklol player with a nutmeg during Al-Nassr's AFC Cup game.

The Portuguese veteran played a crucial role in spearheading a thrilling comeback victory for the Saudi side against the Tajik side at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh on October 2.

Ronaldo skillfully executed a chipped goal from a tight angle after the hour mark, with Talisca adding a brace to secure a well-deserved 3-1 win for Luis Castro's team.

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Samson Ero is a sports journalist with a track record of over five years in the Nigerian media industry. He graduated from Nigerian Institute of Journalism (2021-2023).
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