Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane continued their impressive form as Al-Nassr cruised to a 5-0 victory over Al-Rayyan in the AFC Champions League on Tuesday.
The Saudi Arabian giants dominated the match from start to finish, with Ronaldo and Mane playing key roles in their team’s success. Ronaldo opened the scoring in the 12th minute with a powerful header from a corner kick. The Portuguese superstar has now scored 10 goals in his last 10 matches for Al-Nassr.
Mane added to the scoreline in the 38th minute with a well-taken finish from inside the box. The Senegalese forward has been in excellent form since joining Al-Nassr from Bayern Munich earlier this year.
Al-Nassr continued to dominate the second half, with Abdulrahman Ghareeb scoring twice and Sultan Al-Ghannam adding another goal. The victory ensured Al-Nassr’s place at the top of Group E in the AFC Champions League.
Ronaldo’s move to Al-Nassr in January 2023 was met with mixed reactions. Some questioned whether the 38-year-old still had the ability to compete at the highest level. However, Ronaldo has silenced his critics with his performances for the Saudi Arabian club.
Since joining Al-Nassr, Ronaldo has scored 25 goals in 24 appearances. He has also provided 10 assists. The Portuguese superstar has been instrumental in Al-Nassr’s success in both domestic and continental competitions.
Mane’s arrival at Al-Nassr has also been a significant boost to the team. The Senegalese forward has brought his experience, quality, and winning mentality to the Saudi Arabian club.
Mane has scored 10 goals in 18 appearances for Al-Nassr. He has also provided four assists. The former Liverpool and Bayern Munich star has formed a formidable partnership with Ronaldo in Al-Nassr’s attack.
Al-Nassr’s victory over Al-Rayyan was another step towards their goal of winning the AFC Champions League. The Saudi Arabian club has invested heavily in recent years, and they are determined to become a force in Asian football.
The victory also keeps Al-Nassr on course for a potential clash with rivals Al-Hilal in the knockout stages of the competition. A meeting between the two Saudi Arabian giants would be a highly anticipated match.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane continued their impressive form as Al-Nassr cruised to a 5-0 victory over Al-Rayyan in the AFC Champions League. The Saudi Arabian giants are now firmly in control of Group E and are looking to go all the way in the competition.
