Cristiano Ronaldo played a pivotal role by scoring two important goals as Al Nassr secured victory over Al Hilal in the Arab Club Champions Cup final on Saturday.
This triumph marked Ronaldo’s first major piece of silverware with Al Nassr since his high-profile transfer from Manchester United.
Al Nassr emerged victorious with a 2-1 win against Al Hilal, with the final taking place at the King Fahd Stadium.
Although Al Nassr initially fell behind due to a goal from Brazil midfielder Michael, who celebrated with a ‘SIU’ gesture aimed at Ronaldo, the latter’s exceptional performance turned the tide in his team’s favor.
It’s the 4️⃣6️⃣ 🔥🔥
After playing more than 60 minutes with 10 men,
WEEEEE ARRRRE
🏆 CHAMPIONS OF King Salman Clubs Cup🏆YEEEES,
𝐖𝐄 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 🤩💪 pic.twitter.com/SeW65nQ7SJ— AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) August 12, 2023
But the five-time Ballon d’Or winner hit back as he smashed home in the 74th minute to level proceedings and to send the game into extra-time.
21st goal in the FINAL for Cristiano Ronaldo.
CLUTCHNALDO DOES IT AGAIN 🐐pic.twitter.com/626jXPyL7J
— CristianoXtra (@CristianoXtra_) August 12, 2023
The Real Madrid legend then put Al Nassr in the lead after heading home in the 98th minute.
RONALDO HAS DONE IT AGAIN OH MY GOD THE MOST CLUTCH PLAYER IN HISTORY CARRYING 10 MEN pic.twitter.com/Fu0POuLz2y
— WolfRMFC (@WolfRMFC) August 12, 2023
The 38-year-old is no stranger to delivering on the biggest stage as he helped his side win the Arab Club Champions Cup.
It’s the latest trophy in the superstar forward’s cabinet, having won league titles in England, Spain and Italy not to mention the Champions League.