In the semi-final match held in the early morning of April 23 (Vietnam time), at the neutral Zabeel stadium (Dubai, UAE), Al-Nassr unexpectedly conceded an early goal in the 11th minute after Sekou Yansane's goal. However, the Saudi Arabia representative quickly regained control of the game thanks to the outstanding form of Kingsley Coman and Angelo.
Just two minutes after conceding, Coman scored the equalizer for Al-Nassr before Angelo increased the score to 2-1 in the 23rd minute. At the end of the first half, Coman completed a double to help the yellow shirt team create a clear advantage. In the second half, the French striker continued to complete a hat-trick in the 64th minute, increasing the score to 4-1. In the 80th minute, Abdullah Al Hamddan sealed a 5-1 victory for Al-Nassr.
In this match, Cristiano Ronaldo was started in the center forward position but did not leave much of a clear mark. The Portuguese striker had three shots in the penalty area but were unsuccessful. His most notable opportunity came at the beginning of the second half after Angelo's pass, but the shot went over the crossbar. In the 78th minute, Ronaldo was substituted off the field to make way for Al Hamddan.
On the journey to the final, Al-Nassr successively overcame Arkadag (Turkmenistan) in the round of 16, defeated Al Wasl (UAE) in the quarterfinals before winning big against Al Ahli in the semi-finals. In the decisive match for the championship taking place on May 17, Al-Nassr will face Gamba Osaka.
This is considered an important opportunity for Cristiano Ronaldo to aim for his first official club title since winning the Italian Cup with Juventus in 2021.
In addition to the continental arena, Al-Nassr is also dominating the Saudi Pro League championship race when leading the rankings with an 8-point gap from Al-Hilal, although the opponent still has one match to play. This achievement helps coach Jorge Jesus' team stand before the opportunity to win a double title this season.
