Cristiano Ronaldo proved age is just a number 🔢, steering Al Nassr to a decisive 2-0 victory against Al Wehda in the Saudi Pro League. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner netted his 17th league goal this season, keeping his team’s title dreams alive—though they’re still eight points behind the leaders with 12 games left. 🌟
The match started slow, but Ronaldo’s header off a pinpoint cross by substitute Angelo broke the deadlock early in the second half. Al Wehda fought back, with Morad Khodari nearly equalizing—until his shot clanged off the post. 😬
Drama peaked in stoppage time when Ronaldo’s free-kick hit an Al Wehda defender’s arm, leading to a VAR-awarded penalty. In a surprise move, CR7 handed the spot-kick duties to Sadio Mane 🎯, who sealed the deal. Al Nassr now sits third, while Al Wehda remains at the bottom. 🏟️
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Cristiano Ronaldo shines as Al Nassr secure routine win over Al Wehda
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