Cristiano Ronaldo played a starring role for Al Nassr on against Al Riyadh on Friday evening, with a former Kaizer Chiefs star also making an appearance.
Al Nassr suffered a 3-0 defeat to league leaders Al Hilal in their last Saudi Pro League and were eager to bounce back.
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Ronaldo opened the scoring on the night by turning home a cross from Senegalese forward Sadio Mane in the 31st minute.
Sadio Mane with the assist for @Cristiano to score his 16th RSL goal of the season! ??#yallaRSL pic.twitter.com/gdAXhWg5jG
— Roshn Saudi League (@SPL_EN) December 8, 2023
The five-time Ballon d'Or winner then turned provider to set up countryman Otavio, who sent a powerful head home on the stroke of halftime.
Brazilian attacker Talisca sealed the victory in the second half with two goals of his own, while Andre Gray bagged a consolation goal for the visitors.
Former Chiefs attacker Knowledge Musona was a second-half substitute for the Al Riyadh after replacing Fahad Al Rashidi on 68 minutes.
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