Cristiano Ronaldo's Magnificent Free Kick Against Damac Is Even Better in Slow Motion

Cristiano Ronaldo's Magnificent Free Kick Against Damac Is Even Better in Slow Motion

Isaac Darko
updated at October 21, 2023 at 6:44 PM
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  • Cristiano Ronaldo scored a scorching freekick for Al-Nassr
  • His screamer from a set-piece took his overall career tally to 860 goals
  • The goal also marked his 61st freekick strike

Cristiano Ronaldo's stunning free-kick against Damac on Saturday can be enjoyed from a whole new angle courtesy of this extremely satisfying slow-motion recording.

The Portuguese's inch-perfect set piece gave Al-Nassr a 56th-minute lead at Al-Awwal Park, and they went on to clinch the three maximum points in a 2-1 win.

Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr, Damac
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a scorching freekick for Al-Nassr. Photo by Adam Nurkiewicz
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Though Anderson Talisca was the first to net a free-kick to pull parity for the Saudi giants in the same game, Ronaldo's stunner provided the highlight as he delivered emphatically for an expectant crowd.

The Portuguese maestro gloriously stroked the ball over the wall and into the top corner in jaw-dropping fashion.

And in a video spotted on social media, Ronaldo's inch-perfect set-piece makes for even better viewing from a whole new angle.

The magical Ronaldo has been in superb for for Al-Nassr this season, and his latest strike takes his tally to 12 goals in 12 games in all competitions.

Ronaldo 'floors' defender in comeback win

In the same fixture against Damac, Cristiano Ronaldo exhibited his exceptional prowess in the Saudi Pro League.

As reported by Sports Brief, the 38-year-old executed a breathtaking display of skill, effortlessly leaving his marker on the ground as though he were invisible.

Receiving a precise pass from his compatriot Otavio, the former Real Madrid luminary gracefully bypassed his opponent, leaving him stranded as Al-Nassr surged forward, setting the stage for the opening goal of the match.

Fans give Ronaldo high praise after freekick goal

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, surpassing the records of Manchester City's Erling Haaland and Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe.

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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Isaac Darko is a La Liga, Ligue 1 and Bundesliga editor at Sports Brief with a Degree in Journalism and Communications from Ghana Institute of Journalism (2010)