Cristiano Ronaldo: Real Madrid Forward Salutes Al Nassr Star After Milestone Goal

• Cristiano Ronaldo was in action for Al-Nassr against Al-Shabab
• The 38-year-old was instrumental again for Luis Castro’s team
• A Real Madrid forward has saluted Ronaldo in social media post

Cristiano Ronaldo was on hand to ensure Al-Nassr continued their quest for silverware this season as he guided his side to another high-scoring victory against league rivals, Al-Shabab in the King Cup quarter-final clash.

Luis Castro’s side, who were not willing to dwell on the setback suffered at the hands of Al-Hilal, made their intentions known early in the game.

Defensive midfielder, Seko Fofana fired home a shot from close range to give Al-Nassr the lead in the 17th minute.

Despite the hosts trying to fight back, goals from Sadio Mane and Abdulrahman Ghareeb would ensure the Riyadh-based club went into half-time with a commanding 3-1 lead.

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However, the second half was the moment for Ronaldo as the 38-year-old heralded the scenes with a sublime silky finish in the 74th minute.

While Mohammed Maran would go on to wrap up an emphatic win for the Knight of Najd, the goal from his captain appeared to have once again stolen the spotlight.

According to data from Whoscored, the 74th-minute strike, which was the 50th of Ronaldo's 2023 calendar year, was also the 870th of his career.

The staggering numbers of the former Juventus star have got many talking and reacting. One acknowledgement that has stood out is that of a Real Madrid forward.

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Los Blancos forward, Rodrygo de Goes - who appears in awe of the mercurial Portuguese star's feats - took to social media to salute him.

The 23-year-old attacker, quoting a tweet saluting Ronaldo, posted the emoji ‘GOAT’ and tagged the Al-Nassr forward.

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Rodrygo joins the ranks of present-day football stars who admire the Portuguese veteran.

This sentiment is echoed by his Brazilian compatriot, Vinicius Jr, who consistently expresses admiration for the prolific Ronaldo on social media.

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Ronaldo confuses Super Eagles star with Mane

Sports Brief also previously reported on Ronaldo confusing a Nigerian international with Mane during Al-Nassr's recent win over Al Akhdoud.

In the game, the Knights of Najd secured a 3-0 victory courtesy of goals from Sami Al-Najei and a second-half brace from the Portuguese star.

Mane and Ronaldo formed a great partnership during the Saudi Pro League match and followed it up with a hilarious moment after the league tie.