Ronaldo, Talisca Score Freekicks As Al Nassr Come From Behind To Seal Dramatic Win in SPL

• Cristiano Ronaldo and Anderson Talisca traded freekicks to seal a dramatic comeback win for Al-Nassr
• Ronaldo's goal ensured the Knights of Najd returned to winning ways after their disappointing draw against Abha
• Meawhile, the hard-fought 2-1 win moves Al-Nassr to third position behind Al Taawoun and Al-Hilal

Cristiano Ronaldo inspired Al-Nassr to an epic comeback victory against Damac in the Saudi Pro League on Saturday, October 21.

The dynamic duo of Anderson Talisca and Ronaldo cancelled out Georges-Kevin N'Koudou's early strike, narrowing the gap between the Knights of Najd and league leaders Al-Hilal.

Eager to reignite their winning streak following a setback before the international break, Al-Nassr entered the match determined to triumph over Damac, who were riding a three-game winning streak themselves.

Ronaldo leads turnaround for Al-Nassr

However, their aspirations were dashed in the first half when N'Koudou controversially broke the deadlock just before halftime amid fervent appeals for a foul on captain Ronaldo, which went unheeded by the referee.

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Fuelled by a tactical substitution at halftime, with Abdulrahman Ghareeb injected into the attacking mix, Al-Nassr found their breakthrough through the skillful footwork of Brazilian forward Anderson Talisca in the 53rd minute, much to the jubilation of the roaring home crowd.

This goal acted as a catalyst for Ronaldo, who defied age with a stunning free-kick just four minutes later, sealing the remarkable comeback, as cited by GOAL.

With no further changes to the scoreline, Al-Nassr held their ground, securing a hard-fought 2-1 triumph over Damac, elevating themselves to the third position in the league, per Fan Nation, trailing Al Taawoun by a solitary point in second place and sitting four points behind the 18-time champions, Al-Hilal.

Ronaldo, Al Nassr dance after comeback win

Sports Brief also reported that after their thrilling comeback victory over Damac, Cristiano Ronaldo assumed a prominent role, guiding his fellow Al-Nassr players in an enthusiastic rendition of the traditional Saudi "Ardah" dance.

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The 38-year-old solidified the resurgence of the Knights of Najd with an exceptional free-kick, propelling Luis Castro's team to a notable third-place standing and closing the distance between them and the top competitors in the Saudi Pro League.

Notably, their celebratory display, led by CR7, garnered widespread attention, infusing an additional layer of meaning into their well-deserved triumph.