Cristiano Ronaldo’s spectacular brace propels Al Nassr to victory, coach Luis Castro hails world’s No.1

Cristiano Ronaldo, the world’s top-ranked player, earned accolades from Al Nassr’s coach, Luis Castro. Castro praised Ronaldo’s extraordinary performance and goal-scoring prowess, emphasizing that having the iconic player on your side opens up endless possibilities.

Describing Ronaldo’s impact, Castro likened goals and the football maestro to a perfect couple, asserting that “Goals and Cristiano are a match made in heaven.” Ronaldo’s exceptional brace against Al Okhdood brought his season tally to 15 goals in just 13 Saudi Professional League appearances.

The five-time Ballon d’Or winner led Al Nassr to a commanding 3-0 victory at Alawwal Park in Riyadh on Friday night, with goals in the 77th and 80th minutes. His first goal showcased a commanding right-footed strike, but it was the second that stole the spotlight—a sublime lob from 40 yards out after chesting down a rebound from the opposition goalkeeper’s slide-tackle.

Commenting on Ronaldo’s remarkable vision, Castro stated, “The second goal displays perfect vision. It’s an incredibly difficult feat, but Cristiano is different. He’s a fantastic player, experiencing extraordinary moments this season, and it comes naturally to him.”

Taking to social media, Ronaldo, with 18 goals from 18 Al Nassr appearances this season, expressed, “Happy weekend, everyone!” The victory propelled Al Nassr to 34 points from 14 Saudi Professional League games, just one point behind table-toppers Al Hilal, who are set to face Al Hazem on Saturday.

The stage is set for the highly anticipated Riyadh Derby between Al Hilal and Al Nassr, scheduled for Friday at 9 p.m. This thrilling clash promises to be a highlight in the Saudi Professional League, with both teams vying for supremacy.