Goal galore! 🎉 Cristiano Ronaldo is back, and he's not messing around! The Portuguese superstar netted a penalty as Stefano Pioli celebrated his first win with Al-Nassr in a stunning 3-0 victory over Al-Ettifaq in the Saudi Pro League.
After missing the AFC Champions League Elite draw against Iraq's Al-Shorta due to a viral infection, Ronaldo returned in style, converting from the spot at the 33-minute mark for his third goal of the season. ⚽️
Stefano Pioli, who led AC Milan to the Serie A title in 2022, took the helm at Al-Nassr following Luis Castro's departure. Talk about a fresh start! 🚀 Pioli's arrival seems to have injected new energy into the team.
The action didn't stop there! In the second half, Salem Al Najdi doubled the lead from a tight angle in the 56th minute, and Anderson Talisca sealed the deal with a low drive for the third. 🥅🔥
With this win, Al-Nassr climbs to fourth in the table, bouncing back from their slow season start. Meanwhile, it was the first defeat for Al-Ettifaq this season, keeping Steven Gerrard's team in third place. The competition is heating up! 🔥
Looks like Al-Nassr is back on track! Can't wait to see what's next! 💪✨
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Ronaldo converts penalty as Pioli takes first win with Al-Nassr
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