On the morning of November 6, Al-Nassr hosted Al-Ain (UAE) in the group stage of the 2024-2025 AFC Champions League. Al-Ain has long been considered a "nemesis" of teams from Saudi Arabia. Al-Ain is also the reigning champion of the AFC Champions League. Before this match, Al-Nassr also experienced a series of disappointing results with 2 draws and 1 loss.
In this match, Ronaldo was placed in the starting lineup by coach Pioli and showed great influence. He continuously created pressure on the opponent's goal, with 30 touches in the first half, the most on the field. In the 31st minute, Ronaldo broke the deadlock for his team with a delicate move.
In addition to scoring, Ronaldo also created 2 clear chances for his teammates. He had a total of 4 shots, moving flexibly, causing many difficulties for Al-Ain's defense. Ronaldo's brilliance helped Al-Nassr score 2 more goals in the first half, ending the match with a score of 3-0.
Although Ronaldo was withdrawn in the 80th minute, Al-Nassr continued to dominate in the second half. Wesley and Talisca scored two more goals in the 81st and 90+4th minutes, respectively, while Al-Ain could only pull one goal back thanks to goalkeeper Bento's own goal.
In the end, Al-Nassr defeated Al-Ain with a score of 5-1. This victory not only helped Al-Nassr rise to 3rd place but also created momentum for them in the following matches, especially the confrontation with Al-Gharafa (Qatar) on November 25.
