Cristiano Ronaldo bags hattrick as Al Nassr thump Al Taee in the Saudi League
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Cristiano Ronaldo is brimming with confidence ahead of Al-Nassr's semi-final showdown in the Saudi Super Cup against Al-Hilal on Monday, April 8.
The Portuguese phenom has been in sensational form all season, with his near-unbelievable goal-scoring run coming to an end against Damac last Friday.
Prior to the conclusion of his scoring spree, Ronaldo had netted eight goals in his last four appearances for the Knights of Najd, boasting an outstanding average of two goals per game.
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Cristiano Ronaldo bags hattrick as Al Nassr thump Al Taee in the Saudi League
FootballEager to achieve further personal milestones, the former Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus ace is determined to secure another trophy for his collection since making the move to Saudi Arabia.
However, he faces a formidable challenge in guiding Al-Nassr past their fierce rivals, Al-Hilal, who have displayed unstoppable form this campaign, maintaining an extraordinary 40-game unbeaten streak, including an impressive 32-game winning streak, per One Football.
Despite the daunting task ahead, Cristiano finds comfort in the memory of inspiring Al-Nassr to victory against the same opponents last summer in the final of the Arab Champions Cup, as noted by Reuters.
During that memorable encounter, the 39-year-old delivered a stellar performance, scoring twice—once to level the game and another to seal a dramatic comeback victory in extra time.
Since Ronaldo's pivotal contributions in that match, leading to Al-Hilal's defeat, the Blue Waves have remained undefeated.
What Cristiano Ronaldo said after 64th career hat trick in Al Nassr's handsome win against Al Taee
FootballIn anticipation of the upcoming showdown, CR7 exhibited his enthusiasm for the game during a light-hearted exchange with a photographer.
After executing a pass, he humorously inquired if the photographer had captured the moment, receiving a negative response.
Undeterred, Ronaldo swiftly displayed an impressive skill with the ball before cheekily asking if that moment had been captured, concluding the exchange with a smile.
In an earlier publication featuring Cristiano Ronaldo, Sports Brief highlighted the potential for the former Real Madrid goal-scoring machine to etch his name in history by reaching a remarkable milestone by the season's end.
As per SPORTBible, the five-time Ballon d'Or recipient stands on the brink of becoming the first player ever in football history to clinch a Golden Boot in four different divisions, excluding state championships.