On Monday Ronaldo scored 2 goals for Al Nassr and continues to dominate the AFC Champions League Elite, AI Gharafa loss 1-3 to Saudi champions in Qatar
Because of the 39-year-old’s heroics, Al Nassr required just two points from their last three group matches, which moved them closer to the round of eight.
AI Rayyan player Persepolis scored a goal and drew 1-1 meaning out of 4 games reaming they got 2 points,AI shorta only team now can stop Ronaldo’s team from moving to next round
After a string of wasted opportunities in the first half at Al Bayt Stadium, it appeared like Al Nassr captain Ronaldo would have to face an extremely frustrating game.
However, just over 50 seconds into the second half, the Portugal star headed home Sultan Al Ghannam’s cross from close range to ultimately open the score.
After 58 minutes, Al Nassr extended their lead thanks to Chelsea summer acquisition Angelo Gabriel. The Brazilian assisted Ronaldo in scoring his second goal six minutes later.
The goal gave the former Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus striker four goals in this season’s renamed league before he was substituted out at minute 74.
Ronaldo’s former Real Madrid teammate joselu score a goal and AI Gharafa did make a comeback
Their hopes of an unlikely late comeback were dashed, though, when Seydou Sano was sent off for a second bookable offense six minutes from the end of regular time.
With the victory, Al Nassr moves up to second place in the 12-team standings and guarantees that they will remain undefeated after five games in the Western side of the draw.
Super-sub Toney
With a double from substitute Ivan Toney, the Riyadh team defeated Asian champions Al Ain 2-1 in the United Arab Emirates and advanced to the knockout stages for the first time, only surpassed by their Saudi rivals, Al Ahli.
Despite being benched for the game at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium, the England international scored inside five minutes after being brought on at the 65-minute mark.
Riyad Mahrez give a free kick to for heading into goal
Four minutes later, Toney, a late-season acquisition from Brentford of the English Premier League in August, scored the game-winning goal.
Manchester city winger mahrez give a long pass and scored the goal past AI Ain goalkeeper khalid Essa
Al Ain, who had won the title in April by defeating Japan’s Urawa Red Diamonds, had an opportunity to rally late in the game thanks to a spectacular volley by Kaká.
Al Ahli presently leads the Western standings with 15 points after winning all five of their games in the renamed competition.
Iran’s Esteghal and Uzbekistan’s Pakhtakor were 0-0 end in draw held in Dubai
Ronaldo’s astounding total of goals after turning 30
After 2 goals on Monday now Ronaldo has 450 total goals after 30 age. He now has 913 career goals, including 18 goals and four assists across all competitions this season, which puts him one step closer to his goal of 1,000.
In the Champions League tournament and the AFC Champions League, Ronaldo became the 1st player to score 150 goals.
Cristiano Ronaldo surpasses the record held by Lionel Messi.
With an average of 0.84 goals per game in his 23rd season, Ronaldo is still making an impression. In addition, he broke a new record that was previously held by Argentinean sensation Lionel Messi with his two goals on Monday.
Ronaldo became the first player in history to score more than 40 goals in a calendar year, breaking Messi’s record of 12 years with 40 goals or more. Goals in 13 straight years.
Ronaldo’s succinct but impactful social media post following Al Nassr’s noteworthy victory over Qatari club Al Gharafa said, “Big win tonight.”