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Ronaldo Locks Horns With Ex-Chiefs Star In Big Victory

Ronaldo Locks Horns With Ex-Chiefs Star In Big Victory

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - DECEMBER 8: Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr reacts during the Saudi Pro League match between Al-Nassr and Al-Riyadh at King Saud University Stadium on December 8, 2023 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images)

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.

Read: Pirlo: What It Was Like Coaching Ronaldo At Juventus

Ronaldo opened the scoring on the night by turning home a cross from Senegalese forward Sadio Mane in the 31st minute.

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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