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Published 07:26 IST, August 13th 2023

'The greatest ever': Cristiano Ronaldo breaks the internet with his winner for Al-Nassr

Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals in the Arab Club Champions Cup final played between Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal on Saturday at King Fahd Stadium.

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'The greatest ever': Cristiano Ronaldo breaks the internet with his winner for Al-Nassr
Cristiano Ronaldo scores a brace for Al-Nassr against Al-Hilal (Image: cristianoronaldo/X) | Image: self
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New season but the same old story! Cristiano Ronaldo once again steps up for his team and pulls it out of the danger of defeat to steer it through the glory of victory. In Saturday's Arab Club final between Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal, Ronaldo's team was trailing till the 74th minute, but the final quarter and extra time proved to be too long for Al-Hilal as 5-time balon d'Or winner emerged to the scene to score two vital goals. Courtesy of Ronaldo's goals, Al-Nassr won the match and lifted the Arab Club Champions Cup at King Fahd Stadium.

3 things you need to know

  • Cristiano Ronaldo scored a brace for Al-Nassr against Al-Hilal
  • Al-Nassr came from behind to win the match
  • Al-Nassr are crowned champions of Arab Club Champions Cup

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Cristiano Ronaldo rescues Al-Nassr

Cristiano Ronaldo, at 38, is still a match-winner for his team. The football world once again witnessed the brilliance of Ronaldo and his towering finishing ability, with which he has amassed more than 800 goals in his career. At 0-1 down, 10-men Al-Nassr needed something extraordinary from Ronaldo, and indeed the Portuguese international did not disappoint his club. He slotted it home in the 74th minute and then scored the winner in the 98th minute. 

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Netizens erupt after Ronaldo's brace

Following his goals, the internet went into delirium over Cristiano Ronaldo. Netizens could not stop praising the most followed personality on social media, and yet again comparisons with Lionel Messi became apparent. Here are a few of the many reactions, as delivered on X (formally known as Twitter).

With the brace, Cristiano Ronaldo officially became the highest scorer in finals. He has so far scored a total of 17 goals in finals. What's left for him to achieve now? 

07:26 IST, August 13th 2023