Cristiano Ronaldo Breaks Goal Drought, Powers Al Nassr to Champions League Win
- Cristiano Ronaldo brought his mini-goal drought to a halt as Al-Nassr steamrolled past Al Ain in the AFC Champions League
- Single strikes from Wesley and the Portuguese phenom, an own goal from Fabio Cardoso and a brace from Anderson Talisca sealed a 5-1 win
- The comprehensive victory maintains Al-Nassr's unbeaten run in the Asian equivalent of the UEFA Champions League
Cristiano Ronaldo ended his three-game goal drought in style, leading Al-Nassr to a commanding win over Al Ain in the AFC Champions League.
The 5-1 victory carried a sense of redemption as Al-Nassr avenged last season’s heartbreaking semi-final loss to the Emirati side.
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Ronaldo fires Al-Nassr to a thumping win
Desperate to halt a frustrating three-match winless streak, the Knights of Najd quickly seized control.
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Within five minutes of play, the home side set the tone, and former RB Leipzig defender Mohamed Simakan sparked the attack, surging through Al Ain’s midfield before finding Anderson Talisca.
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According to Goal, Talisca, in top form during Ronaldo’s scoring lull, capitalised with a composed finish, giving Al-Nassr an early lead that thrilled coach Stefano Pioli.
Ronaldo's goal spurs eventual victory
Building on this momentum, Al-Nassr pressed for more, and by the half-hour mark, their persistence paid off.
Ronaldo showcased his instincts by reacting first to a fierce shot that Al Ain goalkeeper Khalid Eisa parried into his path, allowing the Portuguese forward to finish easily.
Just six minutes later, Al-Nassr struck again with a quick one-two exchange between Wesley and Sadio Mane. Wesley’s powerful strike deflected off an Al Ain defender, adding a touch of fortune to Al-Nassr’s already dominant lead.
Though Al Ain struggled to keep up, they managed a consolation goal courtesy of a Bento own goal, giving them a glimmer of pride amid Al-Nassr’s offensive onslaught.
Despite Al Ain’s attempts to rally in the closing stages, Brazilian pair Wesley and Talisca capped off the night with an 81st-minute strike and a stoppage-time goal, securing a comprehensive 5-1 victory for Al-Nassr, per Daily Sports.
Ronaldo's 1st penalty miss in Saudi costs Al-Nassr
In an earlier publication, Briefly News reported that Cristiano Ronaldo played a central role in Al-Nassr's exit from the Saudi King's Cup.
The 39-year-old missed a last-minute penalty, resulting in a narrow loss to Al Taawoun, which ended the Knights of Najd’s cup run.
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