Al-Nassr goalkeeper Nawaf Alaqidi has described Cristiano Ronaldo as ‘the king’ after their team’s 3-1 victory over Al-Raed. Ronaldo’s goal in the game brought his tally to seven goals and five assists in six games this season.
At 38 years old, Ronaldo is thriving in the Saudi Pro League, showcasing his skills and proving that age is just a number. He currently leads the league’s goalscoring charts, while Al-Nassr sits in sixth place.
Alaqidi expressed his admiration for Ronaldo on Instagram, posting a photo of the Portuguese superstar celebrating with his teammates, captioned “All the team waiting for the king.”
Before joining Al-Nassr in January, Ronaldo had already established himself as one of the greatest players in European football history, winning multiple UEFA Champions League titles and domestic titles in England, Spain, and Italy.
Although Ronaldo faces new competition from players like Neymar (Al-Hilal) and Karim Benzema (Al-Ittihad) in the rising Saudi Pro League, he continues to dominate and solidify his place as the king of Saudi football.
Following the win against Al-Raed, Ronaldo took to Instagram once again to express his joy, posting a photo of himself celebrating with the caption “That winning feeling!”
Ronaldo’s goal in the 78th minute of the game showcased his sheer class, as he skillfully nutmegged a defender before finding the bottom corner with a left-footed strike. Al-Nassr has now won four consecutive games, with Ronaldo forming a formidable partnership with Sadio Mane, who joined the club from Bayern Munich in the summer.
Since joining Al-Nassr, Ronaldo has amassed a total of 21 goals and seven assists in 25 games across competitions, displaying his winning mentality as the team aims to challenge for the Saudi Pro League title.
The next challenge for Ronaldo and Al-Nassr will be a match against Iranian outfit Persepolis FC in the AFC Champions League. Ronaldo’s impact and legacy continue to grow, as he inspires and leads his team to success in the Saudi Pro League.
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