The scene is not as prestigious, but it is difficult not to think back to a quarter-final first leg of the 2018 Champions League. Seven years earlier, Real Madrid advanced towards the 13th victory in its history in C1, carried by an aerial Cristiano Ronaldo. During the first leg between the Madrilenians and Juventus Turin, the Portuguese international took off to unleash a splendid acrobatic return and perfectly install the Merengues (3-0).
This Sunday, “CR7” did it again. The altitude may not have been as high as against Juve, but the Al-Nassr captain once again proved all his athletic qualities to brake, adjust the direction of his score and rise to achieve a magical bicycle during the 9th day of the Saudi Arabian Championship.
A hat to celebrate
While the fate of the match was already sealed, Al-Khaleej paid the price for this inspiration from Ronaldo in added time (4-1, 90th + 6). The former Manchester United striker had yet to score in the game. He first performed his traditional celebration at the corner post before putting on a hat.
This is the tenth goal in nine Championship matches for the five-time Ballon d’Or winner. The forty-year-old only failed to find the net during the second day of the Saudi Pro League. The 1,000 goal mark is getting closer. The Portuguese is at 954.
