Ronaldo takes Al Nassr to Arab Club Champions Cup semi-finals

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his third goal of the season to set Al Nassr on their way to a 3-1 victory over Moroccan outfit Raja Club Athletic in the quarter-finals of the Arab Club Champions Cup on Sunday (August 6).

After a slow start to pre-season, Ronaldo seems to have regained his form, scoring three goals in his last three matches.

In the match against Raja, he opened the scoring with a brilliant goal, showcasing his prowess even with his weaker foot.

The Knights of Nahd dominated the game from the start, gaining a comfortable lead after just 19 minutes when Anderson Talisca set up his partner-in-crime Ronaldo for the goal.

The Saudi Pro League giants continued to shine, with Al Ghannam doubling their advantage just ten minutes later.

Under Luis Castro’s guidance, Al-Nassr cruised through the match with a commanding 3-0 lead after 30 minutes of play.

The icing on the cake came from new signing Seko Fofana, who netted Al-Nassr’s third goal, sealing the game beyond Raja’s reach.

Despite an own goal from Abdullah Madu that slightly disrupted Al-Nassr’s clean sheet plans, the Moroccan team’s efforts only resulted in a consolation goal.

The victory secures Al-Nassr’s spot in the semifinals and set up an exciting clash against Iraqi club Al Shorta, who emerged victorious against Al Sadd of Qatar.

Ronaldo’s presence and outstanding performance made a significant impact on Al-Nassr’s journey towards the final berth in the tournament._Agencies