On Saturday, October 5, 2024, Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane led Al Nassr to a convincing win against Al Orobah in the Saudi Pro League. The match saw early goals from both stars, setting the tone for a dominant performance by Al Nassr.
Ronaldo opened the scoring in the 17th minute with a penalty kick after Jean Michael Seri of Al Orobah was adjudged to have handled the ball inside the box. This was not Ronaldo’s first attempt at goal; he had earlier sent a shot over the crossbar in the third minute.
Following his penalty, Ronaldo assisted Mane for the second goal. Collecting a low pass, Ronaldo set up Mane, who surged into the penalty area and fired in from a tight angle. This was Mane’s first league goal of the season, although he has been in productive form with five league assists and goals in other competitions like the AFC Champions League and King’s Cup.
Al Nassr’s victory extends their unbeaten streak and maintains their record of never losing to Al Orobah. The team dominated the first half, leading 2-0 at the break. Upcoming fixtures include a visit to Al Shabab on October 18, which could see Al Nassr move to third in the table if they secure a win.
Ronaldo and Mane’s performances were celebrated on social media, with fans and the league’s official accounts highlighting their contributions to the team’s success.
