Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo scores another goal as Al Nassr defeats Al Raed 3-1 in the Saudi Pro League.

Al Nassr, managed by Cristiano Ronaldo, will begin its AFC Champions League 2023-24 campaign on September 19 against Iranian club Persepolis.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his sixth goal in the Saudi Pro League on Saturday, as Al Nassr defeated Al Raed 3-1 at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Buraydah.

Al Nassr came entered the game on a four-game winning streak, but the hosts, coached by former Shakhtar Donetsk manager Igor Jovicevic, controlled the game with a 4-4-2 structure and zonal marking.

Ronaldo's team attempted to assault with long balls, but Al Raed's defense held firm. The visitors were kept at bay by a strong defense.

Finally, on the eve of halftime, Sadio Mane pounced on a loose ball to strike the left-bottom corner with a rocket of a shot from the edge of the penalty box.

Following a foul on him, Bander Whaeshi was given marching orders, reducing the hosts to 10 men before the half-time whistle.

Al Nassr took advantage of their numerical advantage in the second half, with Anderson Talisca going on as a substitute after scoring a hat-trick against the same side in December last year. He made an immediate impression, scoring four minutes after the interval with a screamer from outside the box.

He keeps pulling threads in assault, and 30 minutes later, , he sets up Ronaldo in the box, who nutmegs his defender and rattles the net with his shot.

The victory moved the visitors up to fifth in the league, while Al Raeed dropped to 15th. Ronaldo's AFC Champions League 2023-24 campaign will now begin on September 19 against Iranian side Persepolis.