In a thrilling clash in the Saudi Pro League, Cristiano Ronaldo lit up the pitch as Al Nassr clinched a 3-1 win over Al Hilal. The match proved to be a high-stakes battle in the race for the league title, offering intense moments and edge-of-your-seat action.
Al Nassr took an early lead before halftime when Ali Al Hassan curled a brilliant shot past the opposition goalkeeper. Shortly after the break, Ronaldo stepped up with a precise finish following a slick pass from Sadio Mane, doubling the advantage and setting the tone for the rest of the game.
Despite a resilient push by Al Hilal, evidenced by Ali Al Bulayhi's timely header from a corner, the momentum ultimately belonged to Al Nassr. In the 88th minute, a penalty—awarded after a VAR review of a handball by substitute Mouteb Al-Harbi—allowed Ronaldo to seal the victory.
Reflecting on his performance, Ronaldo said, "The team effort was crucial to this win, and me scoring is important, but it's more important to win. I work hard to help the team in the SPL and AFC Champions League, and don't concentrate on individual records." With this result, Al Nassr now sits in third place with 54 points, just three points behind second-placed Al Hilal and seven off league leaders Al Ittihad, intensifying the title race as the season progresses.
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Cristiano Ronaldo's double leads Al Nassr to 3-1 victory at Al Hilal
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