This is a match within the framework of the 5th round of AFC Champions League (Asian Cup C1) 2024-2025.
In the first minutes, Ronaldo and Mane continuously had opportunities to threaten the opponent's goal. However, Al-Gharafa played resiliently, preventing all dangerous situations from Al-Nassr.
Al-Nassr's most notable chance of the first half came in the 44th minute, when Ronaldo received the ball from Al Ghanam. Goalkeeper Rico made the mistake of punching the ball instead of catching it, allowing Ronaldo to shoot, but his shot was blocked by defender Kechrida right on the goal line.
In the second half, Al-Nassr quickly asserted their strength. In the 46th minute, Ronaldo opened the score for the away team. Receiving an accurate pass from Al Ghanam, Ronaldo was there at the right time and headed the goal, helping Al-Nassr lead 1-0.
In the 58th minute, the score was already 2-0 for Al-Nassr when Angelo passed goalkeeper Rico and easily put the ball into the empty net.
In the 64th minute, Ronaldo scored his second goal of the match. Angelo made a favorable assist for CR7, giving him the opportunity to shoot accurately into the far corner of the goal, raising the score to 3-0.
Al-Gharafa tried to find a chance, but Al-Nassr's defense remained solid. However, the home team also had an honorary goal in the 75th minute.
Al-Nassr won 3-1. This result helped Ronaldo and his teammates climb to 2nd place in Group B of the AFC Champions League 2024-2025 with 13 points after 5 matches.
Ronaldo continued to prove his great worth with an impressive double, raising his total career goals to 913 after this match.
