Published 23:36 IST, August 6th 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo hits net with his weak foot as Al-Nassr defeat Raja Casablanca | Watch

Cristiano Ronaldo scores again with his weak foot as Al-Nassr defeat Raja Casblanca in the Arab Club Champions Cup quarterfinal.

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Cristiano Ronaldo found the net again as Al-Nassr defeated Raja Casablanca to book a place in the semifinals of the Arab Club Champions Cup. The Portuguese superstar rescued his team against Zamalek with a last gasp header in the last match. Al-Nassr finished third in the Saudi Pro League last season. Al-Nassr will now face Al-Shorta in the semifinal of the Arab Club Champions Cup on 9th August.

3 things you need to know

  • Al-Nassr defeated Raja Casablanca 3-1 to seal a place in the semifinal of the Arab Club Champions Cup
  • Cristiano Ronaldo netted his second consecutive goal in this tournament
  • Al-Nassr will have to fight with Al-Shorta to claim a place in the Arab Club Champions Cup final

Cristiano Ronaldo scored again as Al-Nassr defeat Raja Casablanca

Ronaldo arrived in Saudi Arabia at the start of this year as he had a mutual termination of his Manchester United. The Portuguese struggled in his first season but he has returned with a renewed vigour this time. Al-Nassr do have a very good chance to lift their first trophy of the season and for that Ronaldo will play a key role.

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Anderson Talisca managed to get past his marker on the right flank and he cuts back and laid off the former Manchester United star with a delightful ball. The 38-year-old blasted the net with his left foot as he provided the lead to his team. Sultan Al-Ghannam and Seko Fofana scored as Al-Nassr carushed the defending champions 3-1.  

Abdullah Madu reduced the deficit but it proved to be a maningless efffort. 

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23:36 IST, August 6th 2023