Yesterday, Cristiano Ronaldo and his team, Al-Nassr, put on a stellar performance as they defeated Al-Orobah 3-0 in the Saudi Pro League. The match, held at Al Awal Park at King Saud University in Riyadh, saw Ronaldo open the scoring with a penalty kick after a clear handball in the visitor’s area.
Ronaldo’s goal was just the beginning, as he later provided an exquisite assist to Sadio Mane, who scored the second goal with a cross-shot to the opposite corner. Mane continued his impressive form by scoring again, extending the lead to 3-0. His second goal was a beautiful display of skill, keeping the ball from hitting the ground before delivering a precise shot past the visiting goalkeeper.
This victory propelled Al-Nassr to third place in the standings with 14 points from six matches. The team is now closely trailing behind leaders Al Hilal, who have won all five of their games so far.
In other news, Ronaldo is also making waves off the pitch by urging his club to make a lucrative bid for Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne. Ronaldo believes De Bruyne’s addition could be transformative for Al-Nassr, potentially elevating them to the top of the Saudi Pro League.