Cristiano Ronaldo delivered another iconic performance as Al Nassr edged Al Raed 2-1 in a Saudi Pro League showdown Thursday night! The 39-year-old superstar broke the deadlock with a clever near-post header from Marcelo Brozović's free kick – his 35th-minute goal sparking wild celebrations among traveling fans.
Second-half magic: CR7 turned provider after halftime, threading a perfect pass to Nawaf Bu Washl for the youngster's debut club goal. But Al Raed's Amir Sayoud stunned the crowd with a 76th-minute curler – a Goal of the Month contender that left even opposing fans applauding!
With this win, Al Nassr leapfrog to third place in the league table. Ronaldo's stats this season? 11 goals + assists in 14 matches. As one fan tweeted: 'GOAT still grazing in the desert!'
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