Ronaldo Produces Stellar Performance for Al Nassr, Nets Brace, Bags Assist in 4:3 Win Over Al Duhail

• Cristiano Ronaldo inspired Al-Nassr to a 4-3 victory over Al-Duhail
• Ronaldo netted an impressive double and executed a stunning backheel assist during his side's Asian Champions League fixture
• The victory leaves Al-Nassr in pole position with nine points from three games

In a gripping showdown at Al-Awwal Park on Tuesday, October 24, Cristiano Ronaldo delivered a stellar performance, securing two goals and an assist as Al-Nassr triumphed over Al-Duhail in a thrilling 4-3 encounter.

The Knights of Najd maintained their flawless record in the AFC Champions League group stages with their third consecutive victory, holding off a spirited comeback from the Qatari champions.

According to GOAL, Ronaldo, leading from the front, kickstarted the scoring action by setting up Brazilian forward Anderson Talisca with a well-placed backheel pass, allowing Talisca to find the back of the net with a low shot into the bottom corner.

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Sadio Mane, the former Bayern Munich winger, extended their lead with a clinical finish, opening his AFC Champions League goal-scoring account soon after the break.

The 38-year-old then showcased his trademark precision with a sensational strike from the edge of the box, further solidifying Al-Nassr's advantage.

However, Al-Duhail mounted a fierce response, as Ismael Mohammed and Ali Almoez netted two quickfire goals, injecting tension into the contest.

Undeterred, Ronaldo swiftly responded, connecting with a precise cross from Sultan Al Ghannam to widen the gap between the two sides, per Reuters.

Although Kenyan forward Michael Olunga's late strike made for a nervy finish, Al-Nassr managed to secure a crucial victory, preserving their flawless record in Group E.

Fans hail Ronaldo as GOAT

In a related publication, Sports Brief reported on social media users showering Ronaldo with accolades following his outstanding performance.

The 38-year-old football star's remarkable display, which included scoring two goals and providing an assist at the Al-Awwal Park, further underscored his stellar form this season.

Fans took to the micro-blogging platform X (formerly known as Twitter) to express their admiration for the illustrious five-time Ballon d'Or winner.