Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated his 40th birthday in style, scoring twice to lead Al Nassr to a resounding 4-0 victory over Al Wasl in the AFC Champions League Elite on Monday.
The match kicked off with Ali Al-Hassan setting the pace for Al Nassr, netting a low-driven, long-range shot in the 25th minute to give his team the lead in Riyadh.
Ronaldo, seizing the moment, converted a penalty kick at halftime after Salem Al Azizi's handball, marking his first of two goals for the night. The Portuguese superstar didn't stop there; in the 78th minute, he headed in a precise cross from Sadio Mane, securing a brace against the UAE visitors.
Mohammed Al-Fatil added a fourth goal late in the game, ensuring Al Nassr's dominance and securing a spot in the next round with 16 points, placing them third in the standings.
Al Wasl, currently in fifth with 11 points, also advanced to the last 16 but faced a tough challenge against the star-studded Al Nassr team.
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Ronaldo doubles, Al Nassr rout Al Wasl in AFC Champions League Elite
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