Cristiano Ronaldo proved he's still got the magic , scoring twice in Al Nassr's 3-1 victory over Qatar's Al Gharafa in the AFC Champions League Elite stage!
The Saudi Pro League giants are now on the brink of securing a knockout spot after a rollercoaster match filled with VAR drama and clutch goals.
After a frustrating first half with missed chances and a reversed penalty call , Ronaldo redeemed himself with a thunderous header in the 58th minute. Teammate Angelo doubled the lead moments later before CR7 sealed the deal with a sharp finish.
Meanwhile, England's Ivan Toney became the breakout star of the night , coming off the bench to score twice in four minutes for Al Ahli in their 2-1 upset over defending champions Al Ain. The win secured Al Ahli's early qualification with three group games to spare – talk about a power move!
With both Saudi clubs dominating their groups, the AFC Champions League is heating up . Will Ronaldo’s Al Nassr join Al Ahli in the next round? All eyes are on the next fixtures!
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Ronaldo takes Al Nassr to cusp of AFC Champions League Elite playoffs
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