Cristiano Ronaldo’s Phenomenal Scoring Prowess at 38 Takes Al Nassr Closer to Glory

On the night of August 6th, Al Nassr, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, advanced to the quarter-finals of the Arab Club Championship, facing off against Raja FC from Morocco. With a stronger lineup, Al Nassr took the initiative, imposing their gameplay from the outset.

In the 19th minute, the Saudi Arabian representatives surged ahead with a goal, and it was none other than Ronaldo who found the net. Receiving a pass from his strike partner Anderson Talisca, Ronaldo unleashed a left-footed shot that beat Raja FC’s goalkeeper, marking his 334th career goal and his 22nd goal of the year. Taking the lead early on boosted Al Nassr’s spirits.

In the 29th minute, Sultan Al-Ghannam showcased his finesse by executing a graceful volley, doubling the lead. Shortly thereafter, new signing Seko Fofana extended Al Nassr’s advantage to 3-0.

However, in the dying moments of the first half, Al Nassr conceded a goal, allowing Raja FC to reduce the deficit. As the second half unfolded, Al Nassr demonstrated a sturdy defense in their territory, effectively containing the opponent’s attacking efforts. The final score remained 3-1 in favor of Al Nassr.

This recent triumph propels Al Nassr into the semi-finals of the tournament, where they will face Al Shorta from Iraq on August 9th. Ronaldo’s pursuit of his first title since moving to the Arab region is gaining momentum. Even at the age of 38, the Portuguese superstar continues to showcase impressive form, with a three-match streak of scoring goals. Ronaldo currently tops the goal-scoring charts of the Arab Club Championship with three strikes to his name.