Cristiano Ronaldo ‘Sits Defender Down’ With Insane Skill During Al Nassr vs Damac Tie: Video

Cristiano Ronaldo ‘Sits Defender Down’ With Insane Skill During Al Nassr vs Damac Tie: Video

Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe
updated at October 21, 2023 at 6:58 PM
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  • Cristiano Ronaldo continues to defy the odds at age 38
  • The former Real Madrid ace showed off an incredible skill to dribble past his marker as if he never existed
  • He also leads the top scorer's chart in the Saudi Pro League with 10 goals in as many games played

Cristiano Ronaldo produced a stunning skill during Al-Nassr's Saudi Pro League clash with Damac at Al-Awwal Park on Saturday, October 21.

Ronaldo, who has been in scintillating form all season, became the leading goal scorer in 2023 following his back-to-back brace for Portugal during the most recent international break.

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Cristiano Ronaldo left his marker for dead with his incredible piece of skill. Photo credit: @AlNassrFC_EN
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Ronaldo 'destroys' defender with stunning skill

Back to club football, the 38-year-old pulled off an impressive skill which left his marker on the ground as he went past him as if he never existed.

Receiving a pass from his compatriot Otavio, the former Real Madrid star elegantly manoeuvred past his opponent, leaving him helpless as Al-Nassr surged ahead for the first goal of the game.

Despite the defender's resolute efforts to halt Cristiano, the Portuguese maestro swiftly evaded him with a combination of stepovers and a skillful chop back, leaving him defeated.

Here is the video:

He managed to contribute the match-winning goal via a freekick as Al-Nassr clawed from a goal down to beat Damac, Besoccer reports.

Ronaldo nets brilliant freekick vs Damac

In a thrilling encounter in the Saudi Pro League between Al-Nassr and Damac on match day 10, Cristiano Ronaldo displayed his exceptional skill in free-kick taking, as reported by Sports Brief.

Continuing his impressive form from the entire year, the seasoned forward seamlessly translated his momentum from the recent international break into a stunning set-piece goal.

Once more, the 38-year-old Ronaldo mesmerized the audience, demonstrating his trademark precision as he elegantly directed the ball into the top corner with a sublime free-kick.

Ronaldo sets social media ablaze

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner extended his impressive run in the Saudi Pro League season, clinching a vital win for Al Nassr with a spectacular goal from a set piece.

His well-executed free-kick against Damac not only marked his 61st career strike from a set piece but also propelled his tally for the calendar year to a staggering 41 goals.

As noted by Sports Brief, fans wasted no time in flooding social media with messages of admiration for the exceptional Portuguese star.

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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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