Cristiano Ronaldo has taken his place front and centre in the headlines on Friday evening, amid Al-Nassr’s meeting with Al Fateh.
For those not aware, big-spending Al-Nassr marked their return to action a short time ago.
After kicking their Roshn Saudi League season into gear in concerning fashion, by way of back-to-back defeats at the hands of Al-Ettifaq and Al-Taawoun, Luis Castro’s troops made the trip to Al-Hasa, for a meeting with Al Fateh.
And, safe to say, to this point in proceedings, the Arab Champions Cup holders have gotten their form firmly back on track.
Al-Nassr currently find themselves in possession of a three-goal advantage at the Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Stadium.
And the aforementioned Ronaldo, for his part, has played a direct role in all three.
What an assist & what a finish!! 🥶 pic.twitter.com/dGGXqYckm3
— AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) August 25, 2023
Ronaldo then turned goalscorer a short time later, nodding home a trademark header from close range:
Ronaldooooooooooooooo 🤩🤩🤩🤩🐐🐐🐐 pic.twitter.com/1qDRH9O3eV
— AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) August 25, 2023
And it was not long before the former Manchester United man had his brace, slotting home another simple finish to kill off any remaining hopes of a comeback for hosts Al Fateh:
هدف النصر الثالث … الاسطوره رونالدو pic.twitter.com/fn1wfvrU2M
— SKY MEDIA (@SkyNfc_2) August 25, 2023
*Update* – Ronaldo has since gone on to clinch his hat-trick, rounding out a spectacular 5-0 victory for Al-Nassr.
