Cristiano Ronaldo continued his goal-scoring spree as he led Al-Nassr to a 3-1 victory over Al-Gharafa in the AFC Champions League. The Portuguese superstar netted a brace, taking his tally for the season to four goals in five matches.
The victory puts Al-Nassr in a strong position to qualify for the next round of the competition. With two more group stage matches remaining, they need just two more points to secure their place in the knockout stages.
Ronaldo’s double against Al-Gharafa came after a frustrating weekend in the Saudi Pro League, where Al-Nassr suffered a 2-1 defeat to Al-Qadsiah. The Portuguese forward is eager to make his mark in the AFC Champions League and help Al-Nassr achieve success on the continental stage.
Despite his individual brilliance, Ronaldo has yet to secure a major trophy with Al-Nassr. The Saudi club finished second in the Saudi Pro League last season and were knocked out of the AFC Champions League in the quarter-finals.
With Ronaldo’s contract expiring in 2025, the pressure is on to deliver silverware and solidify his legacy in Saudi Arabia.
