Alex Telles: Ex Man United star opens Al Nassr goal scoring account with Messi like freekick
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Cristiano Ronaldo once again commanded attention this season by spearheading Al-Nassr to a resounding triumph over Al Akhdoud with two delectable goals on Friday evening.
In Al-Nassr's inaugural clash against Al Akhdoud in the Saudi Pro League at Al-Awwal Park, the 38-year-old maestro notched a stunning brace, propelling the Knights of Najd to a convincing 3-0 victory.
Ronaldo showcased his brilliance by widening the gap between the teams with an extraordinary goal from an improbable angle in the 77th minute. This doubled the lead for Luis Castro's squad, who had initially taken the lead through midfielder Sami Al Naji in the first half.
Alex Telles: Ex Man United star opens Al Nassr goal scoring account with Messi like freekick
FootballAccording to GOAL, the Portuguese superstar's unmatched skill was on full display as he flawlessly controlled a lofted pass with an audacious first touch, smashing the ball home at the near post.
Within moments, he further dashed the visitors' hopes with an exceptional long-range strike that sailed over the out-of-position goalkeeper, securing a definitive win for the Riyadh-based giants, per talkSPORT.
This triumph extends Al-Nassr's unbeaten streak to an impressive 19 games across all competitions while also narrowing the gap between them and league leaders Al-Hilal to just one point despite having played an extra game.
Post-match, Cristiano shared a heartwarming message on social media, spreading joy with a spirited "Happy weekend, everyone!" adorned with an excited emoji and affectionate love emoticons in Al-Nassr's distinctive colours.
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Ronaldo's Al Nassr puts Al Wehda to the sword in the Saudi Pro League
FootballSports Brief also reported that football enthusiasts flooded social media with celebrations following Cristiano Ronaldo's impressive goal for Al-Nassr during their 3-0 victory over Al Akhdoud in the Saudi top division.
Ronaldo's 15th league goal of the season was remarkable. Capitalizing on the Akhdoud goalkeeper's departure from the box during an Al-Nassr attack, the 38-year-old expertly chipped the ball from 40 yards into the unguarded net, sparking an uproar of excitement from the home crowd.
Supporters swarmed X (formerly Twitter) to praise Ronaldo's exceptional effort, with one suggesting it could contend for the 'Puskas goal of the year.'