Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates Al-Nassr win over Al-Gharafa in AFC Champions League with message on social media
Al-Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo shared a message on his social media handles after leading the Knights of Najd to a win in the AFC Champions League. The Saudi giants claimed a 3-1 victory away from home against Qatari outfit Al-Gharafa to rise to second place in their group.
Stefano Pioli's men produced a commendable reaction after they fell to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of newly promoted side Al-Qadsiah in the league on Friday.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice to take his career tally to 913 goals, leaving him just 87 goals shy of the 1000-goal mark. The 39-year-old had the time after the game to make a celebratory post on X, branding the win as a big one.
"Big win tonight!" Ronaldo wrote.
The Portuguese superstar continued his rich vein of form for Al-Nassr, taking his tally for the season to four goals in four games in the AFC Champions League. The 39-year-old has also scored seven goals in the league for Pioli's side this season and is their top scorer.
Al-Nassr will return to third place in their AFC Champions League group if rivals Al-Hilal manage to win their game in the competition against Al-Sadd, another Qatari side.
Cristiano Ronaldo dazzles as Al-Nassr stroll to win over Al-Gharafa
Cristiano Ronaldo was in impressive form for Al-Nassr as they claimed a routine 3-1 win over Qatar Stars League outfit Al-Gharafa in the AFC Champions League Elite. The Portugal international scored twice in the second half to help his side pick up three points away from home.
After a drab first half, Al-Nassr took the lead in the 46th minute as Ronaldo headed home an inch-perfect cross from Sultan Al-Ghannam. The Saudi side doubled their advantage after Angelo Gabriel rounded goalkeeper Sergio Rico before slotting home in the 58th minute.
Angelo turned provider in the 64th minute as he played in Cristiano Ronaldo to score his side's third goal of the game. Al-Gharafa pulled one back in the 75th minute when former Real Madrid striker Joselu fired home the rebound after a save from Bento.
Cristiano Ronaldo was substituted after 74 minutes, with teenage star Wesley taking his place on the pitch. He made two key passes and attempted eight shots before his substitution for the Brazilian.
