Cristiano Ronaldo dazzled fans as Al Nassr secured a 4-1 victory over Yokohama F. Marinos in the AFC Champions League Elite quarterfinals. In an electric performance in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the 40-year-old superstar netted his eighth goal of the tournament and his 934th career goal, proving his legendary prowess on the field. ⚽🔥
The game kicked off with Jhon Duran—signed for over $100 million from Aston Villa in January—opening the scoring with a neat finish. Soon after, Sadio Mane doubled the lead with a fierce low shot from the left flank, adding extra spice to the match.
Before the break, Ronaldo continued his magic by scoring his 33rd goal of the season, further cementing Al Nassr's momentum. After the restart, Duran added his second goal for the team while Anderson Lopes managed a consolation effort for the Japanese club.
Now, Al Nassr is on track to face either Al Sadd of Qatar or Kawasaki Frontale of Japan in Wednesday's semifinal action, with the final scheduled for May 3. Stay tuned as this thrilling journey unfolds on the continental stage! 🤩
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Ronaldo leads Al Nassr into AFC Champions League Elite semifinals
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