Ronaldo guides Al Nassr to Arab Club Champions Cup title

Cristiano Ronaldo led Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr to a historic victory in the Arab Club Champions Cup final against Al Hilal.

Al Nassr defeated Al-Hilal 2-1 after extra time on Saturday despite playing for over an hour with just 10 men.

Brazilian winger Michael put Al-Hilal in front early in the second half before Al Nassr were reduced to 10 men. Abdulelah Al-Amri committed a foul in the 71st minute, and being the last man, he was deservedly sent off.

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However, Ronaldo came the rescue, equalising to force extra time. He then scored the winner in the second half, guiding Al Nassr to their first Arab Club Champions Cup final.

Ronaldo got injured in the second half of extra time, which saw him leave the field on a medical buggy.

Al Nassr survive Al-Hilal late scare

Despite late pressure from Al-Hilal, Al Nassr stood firm to claim their first trophy since 2020.

Ronaldo rushed back onto the field – albeit with a slight limp – to celebrate with his teammates after the game was over.

This was his first trophy since winning the Coppa Italia with Juventus in May 2021.

The 38-year-old finished the tournament as the top scorer, winning the Golden Boot with six goals.

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Summer signings Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Ruben Nerves and Kalidou Koulibaly were all paraded for Al-Hilal. Meanwhile, Al Nassr featured the likes of Ronaldo, Sadio Mane, Alex Telles and Marcelo Brozovic.