WHAT HAPPENED?
The Portuguese superstar opened the scoring just four minutes into the match, setting the tone for a dominant performance. Sadio Mane and Jhon Duran added to the tally, ensuring that Al-Nassr had a comfortable cushion heading into the second half.
WHAT RONALDO SAID
Following the match, Ronaldo took to social media to share his excitement about the result. Posting a series of photos from the game, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner captioned his post: “Another battle won. Let’s go”.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
While Ronaldo’s early goal and performance were impressive, his early departure in the second half raised concerns among fans. Some speculated that he might have been unhappy with head coach Stefano Pioli’s early substitution, though he was seen shaking hands and having a brief exchange with the Italian manager before heading down the tunnel.