Cristiano Ronaldo is back at it again! ⚽🔥 The legendary striker scored twice to lead Saudi side Al Nassr to a thrilling 3-1 victory over Qatar's Al Gharafa in the AFC Champions League Elite group stage this Monday. With this win, Al Nassr is edging closer to the knockout phase, and fans couldn't be more excited!
Ronaldo started the match hungry for goals, forcing two early saves from goalkeeper Sergio Ricom. Just 30 minutes in, there was drama when Sadio Mane went down in the box, earning a penalty—only for VAR to cancel it. Talk about suspense!
But CR7 wasn't about to let that stop him. After missing a close header in the first half, he came back stronger in the second. Ronaldo powered a header home from an Angelo cross, putting Al Nassr ahead. Just minutes later, Angelo weaved around the goalkeeper to make it 2-0. The crowd went wild! 🎉
Ronaldo sealed the deal with a slick shot from inside the area, making it 3-0. Al Gharafa's former Real Madrid striker Joselu pulled one back, but it wasn't enough to dim Al Nassr's shine.
In another exciting match, Ivan Toney came off the bench to score twice for Al Ahli of Saudi Arabia, leading them to a 2-1 victory over defending champions Al Ain from the UAE. Toney's goals came after perfect assists from Riyad Mahrez. Way to make an entrance!
Al Ahli now sits comfortably at the top of their group with five wins out of five. With only three group games left, they've already secured their spot in the knockout phase. Impressive, right?
The AFC Champions League Elite is heating up, and we're here for all the action! Stay tuned for more epic matches and unforgettable moments. ⚽🌟
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Ronaldo takes Al Nassr to cusp of AFC Champions League Elite playoffs
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